US Bridges

558th Ave over Norwegian Bow Creek

Fair

Cedar County, Nebraska · JCTUS81/N84 3E 2.2N · Structure no. C001421315

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

558th Ave over Norwegian Bow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 558th Ave over Norwegian Bow Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries558th Ave
CrossesNorwegian Bow Creek
LocationJCTUS81/N84 3E 2.2N
RouteCounty Highway 3215
CountyCedar County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.6442, -97.3673
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic90 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 558th Ave over Norwegian Bow Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 558th Ave over Norwegian Bow Creek 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 558th Ave over Norwegian Bow Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 558th Ave over Norwegian Bow Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 558th Ave over Norwegian Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.