US Bridges

County Road 15 over Mitchell-Gering Canal

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 4S 1E of Mitchell · Structure no. C007912915

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 15 over Mitchell-Gering Canal is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 15 over Mitchell-Gering Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 36 ft (11 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 15
CrossesMitchell-Gering Canal
Location4S 1E of Mitchell
RouteCounty Highway 129
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8767, -103.7933
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 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 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 County Road 15 over Mitchell-Gering Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is County Road 15 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 15 over Mitchell-Gering Canal carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 15 over Mitchell-Gering Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 15 over Mitchell-Gering Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.