US Bridges

Lockwd RD CR 23-P over Gering Valley Drain

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · JCT N71/N92 1E .8S · Structure no. C007904510

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lockwd RD CR 23-P over Gering Valley Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lockwd RD CR 23-P over Gering Valley Drain in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 365 vehicles a day, projected to reach 365 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesLockwd RD CR 23-P
CrossesGering Valley Drain
LocationJCT N71/N92 1E .8S
RouteCounty Highway 1055
Coordinates41.81, -103.635
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2011)
Projected traffic365 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 Lockwd RD CR 23-P over Gering Valley Drain built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lockwd RD CR 23-P 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 Lockwd RD CR 23-P over Gering Valley Drain carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Lockwd RD CR 23-P over Gering Valley Drain?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lockwd RD CR 23-P over Gering Valley Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.