US Bridges

613 Ave over Yankee Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Nebraska · .5W of Vesta · Structure no. C004901305

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

613 Ave over Yankee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 613 Ave over Yankee Creek in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries613 Ave
CrossesYankee Creek
Location.5W of Vesta
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyJohnson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3586, -96.3313
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 613 Ave over Yankee Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 613 Ave over Yankee 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 613 Ave over Yankee Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 613 Ave over Yankee Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 613 Ave over Yankee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.