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County Road C over Interstate Canal

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Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 1S of Lake Alice · Structure no. C007950620

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road C over Interstate Canal is a concrete culvert carrying County Road C over Interstate Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8 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 170 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road C
CrossesInterstate Canal
Location1S of Lake Alice
RouteCounty Highway 506
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.975, -103.6317
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic170 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 County Road C over Interstate Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road C over Interstate 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road C over Interstate Canal carry?

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

How long is County Road C over Interstate Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns County Road C over Interstate Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.