US Bridges

CR J - 33B over Tri-State Canal

FairPosted for load

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · SE Edge Ninemile Area · Structure no. C007951830

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR J - 33B over Tri-State Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR J - 33B over Tri-State Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCR J - 33B
CrossesTri-State Canal
LocationSE Edge Ninemile Area
RouteCounty Highway 518
Coordinates41.8883, -103.43
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR J - 33B over Tri-State Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR J - 33B 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR J - 33B over Tri-State Canal carry?

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

How long is CR J - 33B over Tri-State Canal?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR J - 33B over Tri-State Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.