US Bridges

Coll 7131 CR 27 over Tri-State Canal

Fair

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 3W 4.5N of Minatare · Structure no. C007925310

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7131 CR 27 over Tri-State Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7131 CR 27 over Tri-State Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 161 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7131 CR 27
CrossesTri-State Canal
Location3W 4.5N of Minatare
RouteCounty Highway 7131
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8773, -103.5581
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (1998)
Projected traffic161 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 Coll 7131 CR 27 over Tri-State Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7131 CR 27 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 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7131 CR 27 over Tri-State Canal carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7131 CR 27 over Tri-State Canal?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7131 CR 27 over Tri-State Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.