US Bridges

537 Ave over Battle Creek Trib

Good

Madison County, Nebraska · 10S 2W Meadow Grove · Structure no. C005900727

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

537 Ave over Battle Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying 537 Ave over Battle Creek Trib in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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Carries537 Ave
CrossesBattle Creek Trib
Location10S 2W Meadow Grove
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.882, -97.775
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 by 2030
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 537 Ave over Battle Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 537 Ave over Battle 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 October 2024.

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

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 537 Ave over Battle Creek Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns 537 Ave over Battle Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.