US Bridges

Ced. Can. CR S-17 over Carter Canyon Drain

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · Ejct N29/N92 1W 5.5S · Structure no. C007913205

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ced. Can. CR S-17 over Carter Canyon Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Ced. Can. CR S-17 over Carter Canyon Drain in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 530 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCed. Can. CR S-17
CrossesCarter Canyon Drain
LocationEjct N29/N92 1W 5.5S
RouteCounty Highway 1040
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7862, -103.7519
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal 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 length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2011)
Projected traffic530 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 Ced. Can. CR S-17 over Carter Canyon Drain built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ced. Can. CR S-17 over Carter Canyon Drain 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 Ced. Can. CR S-17 over Carter Canyon Drain carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Ced. Can. CR S-17 over Carter Canyon Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ced. Can. CR S-17 over Carter Canyon Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.