US Bridges

513th Ave over Verdigris Creek So Br

FairPosted for load

Antelope County, Nebraska · 5N of Orchard · Structure no. C000200705P

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

513th Ave over Verdigris Creek So Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 513th Ave over Verdigris Creek So Br in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 238 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries513th Ave
CrossesVerdigris Creek So Br
Location5N of Orchard
RouteCounty Highway 7653
CountyAntelope County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.4118, -98.2476
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (1998)
Projected traffic238 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 513th Ave over Verdigris Creek So Br built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 513th Ave over Verdigris Creek So Br 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 513th Ave over Verdigris Creek So Br carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 513th Ave over Verdigris Creek So Br?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 513th Ave over Verdigris Creek So Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.