US Bridges

N Hilnd RD CR 33@J over Tri-State Canal

Fair

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · JCT US26/L-79E 4E 4.9N · Structure no. C007916525

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Hilnd RD CR 33@J over Tri-State Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying N Hilnd RD CR 33@J over Tri-State Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesN Hilnd RD CR 33@J
CrossesTri-State Canal
LocationJCT US26/L-79E 4E 4.9N
RouteCounty Highway 1060
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8865, -103.4405
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2011)
Projected traffic260 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 N Hilnd RD CR 33@J over Tri-State Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Hilnd RD CR 33@J over Tri-State 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 N Hilnd RD CR 33@J over Tri-State Canal carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is N Hilnd RD CR 33@J over Tri-State Canal?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N Hilnd RD CR 33@J over Tri-State Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.