US Bridges

CR T - 22 over Gering Valley Drain

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 3S 1.5E of Gering · Structure no. C007903420

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR T - 22 over Gering Valley Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying CR T - 22 over Gering Valley Drain in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCR T - 22
CrossesGering Valley Drain
Location3S 1.5E of Gering
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates41.77, -103.6433
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating91.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic50 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 CR T - 22 over Gering Valley Drain built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR T - 22 over Gering Valley Drain 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 CR T - 22 over Gering Valley Drain carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is CR T - 22 over Gering Valley Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR T - 22 over Gering Valley Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.