US Bridges

325th Ave over Beaver Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Boone County, Nebraska · SW Cl ST Edward · Structure no. C000605015P

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

325th Ave over Beaver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 325th Ave over Beaver Creek in Boone County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Carries325th Ave
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationSW Cl ST Edward
RouteCounty Highway 0P50
Coordinates41.5647, -97.8642
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (1997)
Projected traffic3 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 325th Ave over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 325th Ave over Beaver 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does 325th Ave over Beaver Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is 325th Ave over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 325th Ave over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.