US Bridges

CR P - 23 over Gering City Drain

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · _ · Structure no. C007912850

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR P - 23 over Gering City Drain is a concrete culvert carrying CR P - 23 over Gering City Drain in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesCR P - 23
CrossesGering City Drain
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.8147, -103.6312
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 P - 23 over Gering City Drain built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR P - 23 over Gering City 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 P - 23 over Gering City Drain carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is CR P - 23 over Gering City Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns CR P - 23 over Gering City Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.