US Bridges

Monroe Ave over Stream

Fair

Madison County, Nebraska · JCT US81/US275 .5S .6E · Structure no. U175501205P

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,385
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Ave over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Monroe Ave over Stream in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6 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 2,385 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,325 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesMonroe Ave
CrossesStream
LocationJCT US81/US275 .5S .6E
RouteCity Street 6000
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.011, -97.4154
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,385 (2013)
Projected traffic2,325 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Monroe Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Ave over Stream 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Monroe Ave over Stream carry?

About 2,385 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Monroe Ave over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Monroe Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.