US Bridges

Liberty Oil CR 9-B over Tri-State Canal

Fair

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · JCT US26/L79D 1E 1N · Structure no. C007921715

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Oil CR 9-B over Tri-State Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Liberty Oil CR 9-B over Tri-State Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 640 vehicles a day, projected to reach 640 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Oil CR 9-B
CrossesTri-State Canal
LocationJCT US26/L79D 1E 1N
RouteCounty Highway 1035
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.9767, -103.9117
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2011)
Projected traffic640 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 Liberty Oil CR 9-B over Tri-State Canal built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Oil CR 9-B 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 Liberty Oil CR 9-B over Tri-State Canal carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Liberty Oil CR 9-B over Tri-State Canal?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Oil CR 9-B over Tri-State Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.