511th Ave over Clearwater Creek
PoorPosted for loadAntelope County, Nebraska · 3.2S 4.5W Clearwater · Structure no. C000210305
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
511th Ave over Clearwater Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 511th Ave over Clearwater Creek in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 511th Ave over Clearwater Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is 511th Ave over Clearwater Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does 511th Ave over Clearwater Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 511th Ave over Clearwater Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns 511th Ave over Clearwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.