US Bridges

Adams Central Ave. over Pawnee Creek

Fair

Adams County, Nebraska · 500 N. Adams Central RD · Structure no. C000102915

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Central Ave. over Pawnee Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Adams Central Ave. over Pawnee Creek in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesAdams Central Ave.
CrossesPawnee Creek
Location500 N. Adams Central RD
RouteCounty Highway 5525
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.588, -98.4588
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2012)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
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 Adams Central Ave. over Pawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Central Ave. over Pawnee Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Adams Central Ave. over Pawnee Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Adams Central Ave. over Pawnee Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Central Ave. over Pawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.