US Bridges

County Road 7 over Tri-State Canal

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · JCT US26/L-79D 1W .5N · Structure no. C007921340

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over Tri-State Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 7 over Tri-State Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesTri-State Canal
LocationJCT US26/L-79D 1W .5N
RouteCounty Highway 1090
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.9695, -103.9502
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2011)
Projected traffic180 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 County Road 7 over Tri-State Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7 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 County Road 7 over Tri-State Canal carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is County Road 7 over Tri-State Canal?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7 over Tri-State Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.