US Bridges

County Road J over Mitchell-Gering Canal

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 3.7S of Mitchell · Structure no. C007921820

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road J over Mitchell-Gering Canal is a concrete culvert carrying County Road J over Mitchell-Gering Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road J
CrossesMitchell-Gering Canal
Location3.7S of Mitchell
RouteCounty Highway 218
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8867, -103.815
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 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 J over Mitchell-Gering Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

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

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road J over Mitchell-Gering Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.