US Bridges

524th Ave over Cedar Creek Trib

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Antelope County, Nebraska · _ · Structure no. C000206910

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

524th Ave over Cedar Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying 524th Ave over Cedar Creek Trib in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries524th Ave
CrossesCedar Creek Trib
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAntelope County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.97155, -98.02741
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating88.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic59 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 524th Ave over Cedar Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 524th 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 524th Ave over Cedar Creek Trib carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 524th Ave over Cedar Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns 524th Ave over Cedar Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.