542nd Ave over Union Creek N Fk Trib
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Nebraska · 11W 1.2S Madison · Structure no. C005901704
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
542nd Ave over Union Creek N Fk Trib is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 542nd Ave over Union Creek N Fk Trib in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 542nd Ave over Union Creek N Fk Trib built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is 542nd Ave over Union Creek N Fk Trib in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does 542nd Ave over Union Creek N Fk Trib carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 542nd Ave over Union Creek N Fk Trib?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 542nd Ave over Union Creek N Fk Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.