US Bridges

CR 22 - G over Tri-State Canal

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 1.5N of Scottsbluff · Structure no. C007944330

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 22 - G over Tri-State Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 22 - G 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCR 22 - G
CrossesTri-State Canal
Location1.5N of Scottsbluff
RouteCounty Highway 443
Coordinates41.9078, -103.6572
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic145 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 CR 22 - G over Tri-State Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 22 - G 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 22 - G over Tri-State Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 22 - G over Tri-State Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 22 - G over Tri-State Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.