US Bridges

CR 11 - C over Tri-State Canal

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 2.5E .5N of Morrill · Structure no. C007912105

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 11 - C over Tri-State Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 11 - C over Tri-State Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCR 11 - C
CrossesTri-State Canal
Location2.5E .5N of Morrill
RouteCounty Highway 121
Coordinates41.9683, -103.8717
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic145 by 2033
Trucks24%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 11 - C over Tri-State Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 11 - C over Tri-State 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 11 - C over Tri-State Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is CR 11 - C over Tri-State Canal?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 11 - C over Tri-State Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.