US Bridges

Coll 7122 CR L over Tri-State Canal

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 4E 3N of Minatare · Structure no. C007942235

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7122 CR L over Tri-State Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Coll 7122 CR L over Tri-State Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesColl 7122 CR L
CrossesTri-State Canal
Location4E 3N of Minatare
RouteCounty Highway 7122
Coordinates41.8584, -103.4252
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1998)
Projected traffic255 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 7122 CR L over Tri-State Canal built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7122 CR L 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 2021.

How much traffic does Coll 7122 CR L over Tri-State Canal carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7122 CR L over Tri-State Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7122 CR L over Tri-State Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.