US Bridges

FAS 1040 over Gering Valley Drain

Fair

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · JCT N71/N92 2.6S .8E · Structure no. C007913215

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1040 over Gering Valley Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1040 over Gering Valley Drain in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 495 vehicles a day, projected to reach 495 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1040
CrossesGering Valley Drain
LocationJCT N71/N92 2.6S .8E
RouteCounty Highway 1040
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7854, -103.6451
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2011)
Projected traffic495 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 FAS 1040 over Gering Valley Drain built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1040 over Gering Valley Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1040 over Gering Valley Drain carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1040 over Gering Valley Drain?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1040 over Gering Valley Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.