US Bridges

567 Ave over S Fk Swan Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Nebraska · 5E 1.6N of Daykin · Structure no. C004821920

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

567 Ave over S Fk Swan Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 567 Ave over S Fk Swan Creek in Jefferson 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries567 Ave
CrossesS Fk Swan Creek
Location5E 1.6N of Daykin
RouteCounty Highway 219
CountyJefferson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3446, -97.1987
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.5 US tons
Inventory rating8.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 567 Ave over S Fk Swan Creek built?

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

What condition is 567 Ave over S Fk Swan Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does 567 Ave over S Fk Swan Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 567 Ave over S Fk Swan Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 567 Ave over S Fk Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.