US Bridges

510th Ave over Clearwater Creek

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · 8S US275 Antelope Cl · Structure no. C004509705

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

510th Ave over Clearwater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 510th Ave over Clearwater Creek in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries510th Ave
CrossesClearwater Creek
Location8S US275 Antelope Cl
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyHolt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.109, -98.301
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 510th Ave over Clearwater Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is 510th Ave over Clearwater 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 510th Ave over Clearwater Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 510th Ave over Clearwater Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 510th Ave over Clearwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.