US Bridges

554th Ave over Norwegian Bow Creek

Good

Cedar County, Nebraska · 0.2N & 9.0W of Hartington · Structure no. C001400509

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2001
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

554th Ave over Norwegian Bow Creek is a steel culvert carrying 554th Ave over Norwegian Bow Creek 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries554th Ave
CrossesNorwegian Bow Creek
Location0.2N & 9.0W of Hartington
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyCedar County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.61534, -97.44592
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2003)
Projected traffic93 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 554th Ave over Norwegian Bow Creek built?

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

What condition is 554th Ave over Norwegian Bow Creek 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 554th Ave over Norwegian Bow Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 554th Ave over Norwegian Bow Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 554th Ave over Norwegian Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.