568th Ave over Bow Creek
PoorPosted for loadCedar County, Nebraska · 1N of Wynot · Structure no. C001443330
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
568th Ave over Bow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 568th Ave over Bow Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 568th Ave over Bow Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is 568th Ave over Bow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does 568th Ave over Bow Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is 568th Ave over Bow Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 568th Ave over Bow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.