US Bridges

Sgate RD CR 29-E over Lake Minatare Inlet

Fair

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · .5NW of Lake Minatare · Structure no. C007915720

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sgate RD CR 29-E over Lake Minatare Inlet is a concrete channel beam carrying Sgate RD CR 29-E over Lake Minatare Inlet in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesSgate RD CR 29-E
CrossesLake Minatare Inlet
Location.5NW of Lake Minatare
RouteCounty Highway 7116
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.9456, -103.5193
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1998)
Projected traffic60 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Sgate RD CR 29-E over Lake Minatare Inlet built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sgate RD CR 29-E over Lake Minatare Inlet 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 Sgate RD CR 29-E over Lake Minatare Inlet carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Sgate RD CR 29-E over Lake Minatare Inlet?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sgate RD CR 29-E over Lake Minatare Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.