Cook Oil over Tri-State Canal
PoorScotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 1.7SE of Mitchell · Structure no. C007923120
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cook Oil over Tri-State Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Cook Oil over Tri-State Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cook Oil over Tri-State Canal built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cook Oil over Tri-State Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Cook Oil over Tri-State Canal carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cook Oil over Tri-State Canal?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Cook Oil over Tri-State Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.