US Bridges

553 Ave over Bow Creek Tributary

Good

Cedar County, Nebraska · 6.5N of Magnet · Structure no. C001400317

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2001
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

553 Ave over Bow Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying 553 Ave over Bow Creek Tributary in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries553 Ave
CrossesBow Creek Tributary
Location6.5N of Magnet
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyCedar County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.5542, -97.46541
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2001
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic33 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 553 Ave over Bow Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 553 Ave over Bow Creek Tributary 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 January 2001.

How much traffic does 553 Ave over Bow Creek Tributary carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 553 Ave over Bow Creek Tributary?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 553 Ave over Bow Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.