US Bridges

574 Ave over Stream

FairPosted for load

Cedar County, Nebraska · 7S 1W of Obert · Structure no. C001424530

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

574 Ave over Stream is a steel truss - thru carrying 574 Ave over Stream in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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Carries574 Ave
CrossesStream
Location7S 1W of Obert
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountyCedar County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.5825, -97.0546
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5.5 US tons
Inventory rating4.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic33 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 574 Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 574 Ave over Stream 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 574 Ave over Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 574 Ave over Stream?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 574 Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.