SB-N71 over Gering Valley Drain
GoodScotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 3S Gering · Structure no. S071 05511L
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,840
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SB-N71 over Gering Valley Drain is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB-N71 over Gering Valley Drain in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,840 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2038. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 SB-N71 over Gering Valley Drain built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SB-N71 over Gering Valley 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SB-N71 over Gering Valley Drain carry?
About 3,840 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SB-N71 over Gering Valley Drain?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SB-N71 over Gering Valley Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.