Road 22 over Gering Valley Drain
PoorScotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 2S of Gering · Structure no. C007914330
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 22 over Gering Valley Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying Road 22 over Gering Valley Drain in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 22 over Gering Valley Drain built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 22 over Gering Valley Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Road 22 over Gering Valley Drain carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Road 22 over Gering Valley Drain?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Road 22 over Gering Valley Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.