US Bridges

552nd Ave over West Bow Creek Trib

Fair

Cedar County, Nebraska · 6N N84 Knox Cl · Structure no. C001420120

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

552nd Ave over West Bow Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 552nd Ave over West Bow Creek Trib in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries552nd Ave
CrossesWest Bow Creek Trib
Location6N N84 Knox Cl
RouteCounty Highway 7657
Coordinates42.6904, -97.4857
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1998)
Projected traffic34 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 552nd Ave over West Bow Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 552nd Ave over West Bow Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 552nd Ave over West Bow Creek Trib carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 552nd Ave over West Bow Creek Trib?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 552nd Ave over West Bow Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.