US Bridges

573rd ST over Baker Creek

Good

Cedar County, Nebraska · 1E 2S Laurel · Structure no. C001404305

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

573rd ST over Baker Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 573rd ST over Baker Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries573rd ST
CrossesBaker Creek
Location1E 2S Laurel
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates42.3932, -97.0765
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2003)
Projected traffic119 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 573rd ST over Baker Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 573rd ST over Baker 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does 573rd ST over Baker Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 573rd ST over Baker Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 573rd ST over Baker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.