N71 over Tri-State Canal
GoodScotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 3N Scottsbluff · Structure no. S071 06544
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N71 over Tri-State Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N71 over Tri-State Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 79 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2038. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N71 over Tri-State Canal built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is N71 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does N71 over Tri-State Canal carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N71 over Tri-State Canal?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns N71 over Tri-State Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.