US Bridges

County Road 6 over Mitchell-Gering Canal

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 3.2E .7N of Lyman · Structure no. C007931115

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6 over Mitchell-Gering Canal is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 6 over Mitchell-Gering Canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 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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CarriesCounty Road 6
CrossesMitchell-Gering Canal
Location3.2E .7N of Lyman
RouteCounty Highway 311
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.9267, -103.9667
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6 over Mitchell-Gering Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6 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 2022.

How much traffic does County Road 6 over Mitchell-Gering Canal carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 6 over Mitchell-Gering Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 6 over Mitchell-Gering Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.