US Bridges

Coll 7123 CR 3 over Fort Laramie Canal

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 7.8S of Lyman · Structure no. C007910505

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7123 CR 3 over Fort Laramie Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7123 CR 3 over Fort Laramie Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesColl 7123 CR 3
CrossesFort Laramie Canal
Location7.8S of Lyman
RouteCounty Highway 7123
Coordinates41.805, -104.0229
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1998)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7123 CR 3 over Fort Laramie Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7123 CR 3 over Fort Laramie Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does Coll 7123 CR 3 over Fort Laramie Canal carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7123 CR 3 over Fort Laramie Canal?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7123 CR 3 over Fort Laramie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.