US Bridges

591 Ave over Elk Creek

Good

Dakota County, Nebraska · 3N N9 Dixon Cl · Structure no. C002200110

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

591 Ave over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 591 Ave over Elk Creek in Dakota County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries591 Ave
CrossesElk Creek
Location3N N9 Dixon Cl
RouteCounty Highway 3575
Coordinates42.334, -96.726
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2022)
Projected traffic195 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 591 Ave over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 591 Ave over Elk Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 591 Ave over Elk Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 591 Ave over Elk Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 591 Ave over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.