US Bridges

Highlnd RD CR L-23 over Winters Creek

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · JCT N71/N92 1.5E 2.5N · Structure no. C007942225

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,660
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highlnd RD CR L-23 over Winters Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Highlnd RD CR L-23 over Winters Creek in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 3,660 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,307 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesHighlnd RD CR L-23
CrossesWinters Creek
LocationJCT N71/N92 1.5E 2.5N
RouteCounty Highway 1060
Coordinates41.8597, -103.6265
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,660 (2011)
Projected traffic5,307 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 Highlnd RD CR L-23 over Winters Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highlnd RD CR L-23 over Winters Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Highlnd RD CR L-23 over Winters Creek carry?

About 3,660 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Highlnd RD CR L-23 over Winters Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Highlnd RD CR L-23 over Winters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.