US Bridges

537th Ave over Battle Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Nebraska · 11S 2W of Meadow Grove · Structure no. C005900725

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

537th Ave over Battle Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 537th Ave over Battle Creek Trib in Madison 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries537th Ave
CrossesBattle Creek Trib
Location11S 2W of Meadow Grove
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8672, -97.7752
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic58 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 537th Ave over Battle Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is 537th Ave over Battle Creek Trib 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 537th Ave over Battle Creek Trib carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 537th Ave over Battle Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 537th Ave over Battle Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.