US Bridges

540th Ave over Little Basile Creek

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · 3.4W 2.9S of Bloomfield · Structure no. C005406110

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

540th Ave over Little Basile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 540th Ave over Little Basile Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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Carries540th Ave
CrossesLittle Basile Creek
Location3.4W 2.9S of Bloomfield
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.5552, -97.7206
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic65 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 540th Ave over Little Basile Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 540th Ave over Little Basile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does 540th Ave over Little Basile Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 540th Ave over Little Basile Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 540th Ave over Little Basile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.