US Bridges

525th Ave over Cedar Creek Trib

Good

Antelope County, Nebraska · 2S 1.5W of Oakdale · Structure no. C000203105P

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

525th Ave over Cedar Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying 525th Ave over Cedar Creek Trib in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries525th Ave
CrossesCedar Creek Trib
Location2S 1.5W of Oakdale
RouteCounty Highway 0P31
CountyAntelope County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0348, -97.9985
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1997)
Projected traffic25 by 2041
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 525th Ave over Cedar Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 525th Ave over Cedar Creek Trib 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does 525th Ave over Cedar Creek Trib carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is 525th Ave over Cedar Creek Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 525th Ave over Cedar Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.