US Bridges

583 Ave over Jordan Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Dixon County, Nebraska · 1.5W 2.5N of Allen · Structure no. C002611515

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

583 Ave over Jordan Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 583 Ave over Jordan Creek in Dixon County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries583 Ave
CrossesJordan Creek
Location1.5W 2.5N of Allen
RouteCounty Highway 115
Coordinates42.4559, -96.8792
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; bridge has failed and is closed
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 583 Ave over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 583 Ave over Jordan 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 583 Ave over Jordan Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 583 Ave over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 583 Ave over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.