US Bridges

534th Ave over Al Hopkins Creek

Good

Antelope County, Nebraska · 2N US275 Madison Cl · Structure no. C000204910

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
345
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

534th Ave over Al Hopkins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 534th Ave over Al Hopkins Creek in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 345 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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Carries534th Ave
CrossesAl Hopkins Creek
Location2N US275 Madison Cl
RouteCounty Highway 2580
CountyAntelope County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.072, -97.834
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2011)
Projected traffic340 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 534th Ave over Al Hopkins Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 534th Ave over Al Hopkins 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does 534th Ave over Al Hopkins Creek carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 534th Ave over Al Hopkins Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 534th Ave over Al Hopkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.