US Bridges

County Road 505 Av over Cedar River

PoorPosted for load

Greeley County, Nebraska · 1W of Spalding · Structure no. C003933905

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
120 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 505 Av over Cedar River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 505 Av over Cedar River in Greeley County, Nebraska. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 2 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 505 Av
CrossesCedar River
Location1W of Spalding
RouteCounty Highway 339
CountyGreeley County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.6862, -98.3874
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 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 County Road 505 Av over Cedar River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 505 Av over Cedar River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 505 Av over Cedar River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 505 Av over Cedar River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 505 Av over Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.