County Road 31 over Low Line Canal
PoorPosted for loadScotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 1S of Lake Minatare · Structure no. C007906120
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 31 over Low Line Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 31 over Low Line Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 31 over Low Line Canal built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is County Road 31 over Low Line Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 31 over Low Line Canal carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Road 31 over Low Line Canal?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 31 over Low Line Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.