US Bridges

Ced. Can. CR S-20 over Mitchell-Gering Canal

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · JCT N71/N92 2.6S 1.3W · Structure no. C007913210

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ced. Can. CR S-20 over Mitchell-Gering Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Ced. Can. CR S-20 over Mitchell-Gering Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 530 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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CarriesCed. Can. CR S-20
CrossesMitchell-Gering Canal
LocationJCT N71/N92 2.6S 1.3W
RouteCounty Highway 1040
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.785, -103.6847
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
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2011)
Projected traffic530 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 Ced. Can. CR S-20 over Mitchell-Gering Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ced. Can. CR S-20 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 Ced. Can. CR S-20 over Mitchell-Gering Canal carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Ced. Can. CR S-20 over Mitchell-Gering Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ced. Can. CR S-20 over Mitchell-Gering Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.