537th RD over Howe Creek Trib
GoodKnox County, Nebraska · 4.7E 3.3N of Center · Structure no. C005425515
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
537th RD over Howe Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 537th RD over Howe Creek Trib 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 537th RD over Howe Creek Trib built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is 537th RD over Howe Creek Trib 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 537th RD over Howe Creek Trib carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 537th RD over Howe Creek Trib?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 537th RD over Howe Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.