US Bridges

536th Ave over Dry Creek Trib

Good

Madison County, Nebraska · 1.2S 3W of Meadow Grove · Structure no. C005900530

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

536th Ave over Dry Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying 536th Ave over Dry Creek Trib in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries536th Ave
CrossesDry Creek Trib
Location1.2S 3W of Meadow Grove
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.00737, -97.79531
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic36 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 536th Ave over Dry Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 536th Ave over Dry 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 536th Ave over Dry Creek Trib carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 536th Ave over Dry Creek Trib?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 536th Ave over Dry Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.