US Bridges

569 Ave over Rose Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Nebraska · .2S 3.5W of Endicott · Structure no. C004802305

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

569 Ave over Rose Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 569 Ave over Rose Creek in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 4 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Carries569 Ave
CrossesRose Creek
Location.2S 3.5W of Endicott
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates40.0718, -97.1608
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18.7 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 569 Ave over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is 569 Ave over Rose 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 569 Ave over Rose Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 569 Ave over Rose Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 569 Ave over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.