Road 19 over Sunflower Drain
GoodScotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 4.2E 1.5S of Mitchell · Structure no. C007933725
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 19 over Sunflower Drain is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 19 over Sunflower Drain in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 38 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 19 over Sunflower Drain built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Road 19 over Sunflower Drain 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 Road 19 over Sunflower Drain carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Road 19 over Sunflower Drain?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Road 19 over Sunflower Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.