545th RD over Union Creek N Fk Trib
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Nebraska · 3N 8E of Newman Grove · Structure no. C005902310
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
545th RD over Union Creek N Fk Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 545th RD over Union Creek N Fk Trib in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 70 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 87 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 545th RD over Union Creek N Fk Trib built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is 545th RD 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does 545th RD over Union Creek N Fk Trib carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 545th RD over Union Creek N Fk Trib?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 545th RD over Union Creek N Fk Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.