US Bridges

569 Ave over Swan Creek So Fk

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Nebraska · 6.7E 1.9N of Daykin · Structure no. C004812120P

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

569 Ave over Swan Creek So Fk is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 569 Ave over Swan Creek So Fk in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries569 Ave
CrossesSwan Creek So Fk
Location6.7E 1.9N of Daykin
RouteCounty Highway 0P121
CountyJefferson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3485, -97.1656
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating15.4 US tons
Inventory rating8.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Swan Creek So Fk built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is 569 Ave over Swan Creek So Fk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 569 Ave over Swan Creek So Fk carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 569 Ave over Swan Creek So Fk?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 569 Ave over Swan Creek So Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.