US Bridges

Cor Hts RD CR 20-G over Enterprise Canal

Fair

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 1.2NW of Scottsbluff · Structure no. C007913913

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cor Hts RD CR 20-G over Enterprise Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Cor Hts RD CR 20-G over Enterprise Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCor Hts RD CR 20-G
CrossesEnterprise Canal
Location1.2NW of Scottsbluff
RouteCounty Highway 139
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8967, -103.695
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2003)
Projected traffic217 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 Cor Hts RD CR 20-G over Enterprise Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cor Hts RD CR 20-G over Enterprise 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 Cor Hts RD CR 20-G over Enterprise Canal carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cor Hts RD CR 20-G over Enterprise Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cor Hts RD CR 20-G over Enterprise Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.