US Bridges

Robidioux RD-14 over Fort Laramie Canal

FairPosted for load

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 9.5S of Mitchell · Structure no. C007913005

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robidioux RD-14 over Fort Laramie Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Robidioux RD-14 over Fort Laramie Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

Location

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CarriesRobidioux RD-14
CrossesFort Laramie Canal
Location9.5S of Mitchell
RouteCounty Highway 7114
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7995, -103.7957
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating7.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1998)
Projected traffic127 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robidioux RD-14 over Fort Laramie Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robidioux RD-14 over Fort Laramie Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Robidioux RD-14 over Fort Laramie Canal carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Robidioux RD-14 over Fort Laramie Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Robidioux RD-14 over Fort Laramie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.