512th Ave over Clearwater Creek
PoorPosted for loadAntelope County, Nebraska · 3S 4W of Clearwater · Structure no. C000210505
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
512th Ave over Clearwater Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 512th Ave over Clearwater Creek in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 512th Ave over Clearwater Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is 512th 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 512th Ave over Clearwater Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 512th Ave over Clearwater Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 512th Ave over Clearwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.