US Bridges

536th Ave over Dry Creek Trib

Good

Pierce County, Nebraska · JCT US20/N13 .3E 1.2S · Structure no. C007000525

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

536th Ave over Dry Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying 536th Ave over Dry Creek Trib in Pierce 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 345 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries536th Ave
CrossesDry Creek Trib
LocationJCT US20/N13 .3E 1.2S
RouteCounty Highway 2935
CountyPierce County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.334, -97.796
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2011)
Projected traffic345 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 536th Ave over Dry Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is 536th Ave over Dry Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 536th Ave over Dry Creek Trib carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 536th Ave over Dry Creek Trib?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns 536th Ave over Dry Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.