US Bridges

Hlway RD CR -C over Mitchell-Gering Canal

GoodPosted for load

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 2.2S Henry · Structure no. C007910320

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
760
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hlway RD CR -C over Mitchell-Gering Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hlway RD CR -C over Mitchell-Gering Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 760 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,102 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesHlway RD CR -C
CrossesMitchell-Gering Canal
Location2.2S Henry
RouteCounty Highway 1045
Coordinates41.9633, -104.045
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.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2011)
Projected traffic1,102 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hlway RD CR -C over Mitchell-Gering Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hlway RD CR -C 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 Hlway RD CR -C over Mitchell-Gering Canal carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Hlway RD CR -C over Mitchell-Gering Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Hlway RD CR -C over Mitchell-Gering Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.