US Bridges

4th St/Fas 2570 over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Antelope County, Nebraska · Oakdale 4th @ Rath · Structure no. M178505205P

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
495
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th St/Fas 2570 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th St/Fas 2570 over Cedar Creek in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 495 vehicles a day, projected to reach 430 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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Carries4th St/Fas 2570
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationOakdale 4th @ Rath
RouteCity Street 2570
CountyAntelope County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0708, -97.9723
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2011)
Projected traffic430 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th St/Fas 2570 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th St/Fas 2570 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 4th St/Fas 2570 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 4th St/Fas 2570 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 4th St/Fas 2570 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.