US Bridges

Coll 7118 CR G over Lake Minatare Spillway

Fair

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 2N 8E of Scottsbluff · Structure no. C007941455

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7118 CR G over Lake Minatare Spillway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7118 CR G over Lake Minatare Spillway in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 58 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7118 CR G
CrossesLake Minatare Spillway
Location2N 8E of Scottsbluff
RouteCounty Highway 7118
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.9167, -103.499
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1998)
Projected traffic127 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7118 CR G over Lake Minatare Spillway built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Coll 7118 CR G over Lake Minatare Spillway 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 7118 CR G over Lake Minatare Spillway carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7118 CR G over Lake Minatare Spillway?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7118 CR G over Lake Minatare Spillway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.