US Bridges

County Road 10 over Mitchell-Gering Canal

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Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 1S 4W of Mitchell · Structure no. C007911910

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 10 over Mitchell-Gering Canal is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 10 over Mitchell-Gering Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 10
CrossesMitchell-Gering Canal
Location1S 4W of Mitchell
RouteCounty Highway 119
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.925, -103.89
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 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 County Road 10 over Mitchell-Gering Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 10 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 10 over Mitchell-Gering Canal carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 10 over Mitchell-Gering Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 10 over Mitchell-Gering Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.