US Bridges

Sugar Factory Road over Tri-State Canal

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · JCT N71/N92 1E 5.4N · Structure no. C007914515

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Factory Road over Tri-State Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Sugar Factory Road over Tri-State Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,220 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesSugar Factory Road
CrossesTri-State Canal
LocationJCT N71/N92 1E 5.4N
RouteCounty Highway 1055
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.9009, -103.6366
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2011)
Projected traffic1,220 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 Sugar Factory Road over Tri-State Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugar Factory Road 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 2022.

How much traffic does Sugar Factory Road over Tri-State Canal carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Sugar Factory Road over Tri-State Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Sugar Factory Road over Tri-State Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.