Old Oregon Trail over Mitchell-Gering Canal
GoodScotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 4NW Gering · Structure no. C007902032
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,430
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Oregon Trail over Mitchell-Gering Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Old Oregon Trail over Mitchell-Gering Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,430 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Oregon Trail over Mitchell-Gering Canal built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Oregon Trail over Mitchell-Gering 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 2024.
How much traffic does Old Oregon Trail over Mitchell-Gering Canal carry?
About 2,430 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Old Oregon Trail over Mitchell-Gering Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Old Oregon Trail over Mitchell-Gering Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.