US Bridges

559th Ave over Norwegian Bow CR Trib

Good

Cedar County, Nebraska · 4W of Hartington · Structure no. C001401535

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

559th Ave over Norwegian Bow CR Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 559th Ave over Norwegian Bow CR Trib in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries559th Ave
CrossesNorwegian Bow CR Trib
Location4W of Hartington
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyCedar County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.621, -97.3481
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2003)
Projected traffic76 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 559th Ave over Norwegian Bow CR Trib built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 559th Ave over Norwegian Bow CR Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 559th Ave over Norwegian Bow CR Trib carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 559th Ave over Norwegian Bow CR Trib?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 559th Ave over Norwegian Bow CR Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.