US Bridges

Lyman E. CR G-3A over Dry Creek Drain

Fair

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · JCT N92/L-79C 1.5E · Structure no. C007901405

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
755
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyman E. CR G-3A over Dry Creek Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lyman E. CR G-3A over Dry Creek Drain in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 755 vehicles a day, projected to reach 755 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesLyman E. CR G-3A
CrossesDry Creek Drain
LocationJCT N92/L-79C 1.5E
RouteCounty Highway 1070
Coordinates41.9148, -104.016
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic755 (2011)
Projected traffic755 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 Lyman E. CR G-3A over Dry Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyman E. CR G-3A over Dry Creek Drain 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 Lyman E. CR G-3A over Dry Creek Drain carry?

About 755 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Lyman E. CR G-3A over Dry Creek Drain?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lyman E. CR G-3A over Dry Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.