US Bridges

County Road 23 over Mitchell-Gering Canal

Fair

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 6W of Melbeta · Structure no. C007904505

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23 over Mitchell-Gering Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 23 over Mitchell-Gering Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesMitchell-Gering Canal
Location6W of Melbeta
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.775, -103.635
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating88.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2003)
Projected traffic425 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 County Road 23 over Mitchell-Gering Canal built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 23 over Mitchell-Gering Canal 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 2021.

How much traffic does County Road 23 over Mitchell-Gering Canal carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 23 over Mitchell-Gering Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 23 over Mitchell-Gering Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.