539th Ave over Deer Creek
FairMadison County, Nebraska · Ejct N32/N45 2E · Structure no. C005901110
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
539th Ave over Deer Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 539th Ave over Deer Creek in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 539th Ave over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is 539th Ave over Deer Creek 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 539th Ave over Deer Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is 539th Ave over Deer Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 539th Ave over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.