US Bridges

County Road R over Gering Valley Drain

Fair

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 1.5SE of Gering · Structure no. C007923015

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road R over Gering Valley Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Road R over Gering Valley Drain in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road R
CrossesGering Valley Drain
Location1.5SE of Gering
RouteCounty Highway 230
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7833, -103.645
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2003)
Projected traffic136 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 R over Gering Valley Drain built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road R 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 2021.

How much traffic does County Road R over Gering Valley Drain carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road R over Gering Valley Drain?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road R over Gering Valley Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.