US Bridges

529th Ave over Bazile Creek Tributary

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Nebraska · 4.9N .7E of Winnetoon · Structure no. C005403705P

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

529th Ave over Bazile Creek Tributary is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 529th Ave over Bazile Creek Tributary in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 3 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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Carries529th Ave
CrossesBazile Creek Tributary
Location4.9N .7E of Winnetoon
RouteCounty Highway 0P37
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.58664, -97.94
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.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15.4 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2022)
Projected traffic4 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 529th Ave over Bazile Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 529th Ave over Bazile Creek Tributary 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 529th Ave over Bazile Creek Tributary carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 529th Ave over Bazile Creek Tributary?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 529th Ave over Bazile Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.