US Bridges

570 Ave over Stream

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Nebraska · 3W 4.4N of Jansen · Structure no. C004822515

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

570 Ave over Stream is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 570 Ave over Stream in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries570 Ave
CrossesStream
Location3W 4.4N of Jansen
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyJefferson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2521, -97.1421
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating4.4 US tons
Inventory rating2.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 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 570 Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 570 Ave over Stream 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 570 Ave over Stream carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 570 Ave over Stream?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 570 Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.