US Bridges

CR 5 - M over Fort Laramie Canal

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 2.2E 5.5S of Lyman · Structure no. C007910905

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5 - M over Fort Laramie Canal is a concrete culvert carrying CR 5 - M over Fort Laramie Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 5 - M
CrossesFort Laramie Canal
Location2.2E 5.5S of Lyman
RouteCounty Highway 109
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.835, -103.985
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2000)
Projected traffic72 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 CR 5 - M over Fort Laramie Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5 - M 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 5 - M over Fort Laramie Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is CR 5 - M over Fort Laramie Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 5 - M over Fort Laramie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.