US Bridges

532nd Avenue over Ives Creek

Good

Antelope County, Nebraska · 4.5E of Oakdale · Structure no. C000204505

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

532nd Avenue over Ives Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 532nd Avenue over Ives Creek in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 115 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Carries532nd Avenue
CrossesIves Creek
Location4.5E of Oakdale
RouteCounty Highway 45
Coordinates42.0677, -97.873
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2003)
Projected traffic8 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 532nd Avenue over Ives Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is 532nd Avenue over Ives 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 532nd Avenue over Ives Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 532nd Avenue over Ives Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 532nd Avenue over Ives Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.