US Bridges

543rd Ave over South Fork Union CR Trib

Good

Madison County, Nebraska · 6E of Newman Grove · Structure no. C005901905

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

543rd Ave over South Fork Union CR Trib is a steel culvert carrying 543rd Ave over South Fork Union CR Trib in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries543rd Ave
CrossesSouth Fork Union CR Trib
Location6E of Newman Grove
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7557, -97.6585
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2030
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 543rd Ave over South Fork Union CR Trib built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 543rd Ave over South Fork Union CR 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 543rd Ave over South Fork Union CR Trib carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 543rd Ave over South Fork Union CR Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns 543rd Ave over South Fork Union CR Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.