US Bridges

Lyman E. CR G-3B over Owl Creek

Fair

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · JCT N92/L-79C 2E · Structure no. C007901410

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

About this bridge

Lyman E. CR G-3B over Owl Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lyman E. CR G-3B over Owl Creek 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 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesLyman E. CR G-3B
CrossesOwl Creek
LocationJCT N92/L-79C 2E
RouteCounty Highway 1070
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.9148, -104.0064
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lyman E. CR G-3B over Owl Creek built?

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

What condition is Lyman E. CR G-3B over Owl Creek 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-3B over Owl Creek carry?

About 755 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Lyman E. CR G-3B over Owl Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lyman E. CR G-3B over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.