US Bridges

544th Ave over Union Creek N Fk Trib

Fair

Madison County, Nebraska · 5N 7E of Newman Grove · Structure no. C005902115

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

544th Ave over Union Creek N Fk Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 544th Ave over Union Creek N Fk Trib in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries544th Ave
CrossesUnion Creek N Fk Trib
Location5N 7E of Newman Grove
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8271, -97.6395
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 544th Ave over Union Creek N Fk Trib built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 544th Ave over Union Creek N Fk 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 544th Ave over Union Creek N Fk Trib carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 544th Ave over Union Creek N Fk Trib?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 544th Ave over Union Creek N Fk Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.