US Bridges

561 Avenue over Stream

Good

Cedar County, Nebraska · 5W of Coleridge · Structure no. C001411910

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

561 Avenue over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying 561 Avenue over Stream in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 42 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Carries561 Avenue
CrossesStream
Location5W of Coleridge
RouteCounty Highway 119
Coordinates42.5048, -97.3088
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 561 Avenue over Stream built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 561 Avenue over Stream 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 561 Avenue over Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 561 Avenue over Stream?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns 561 Avenue over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.