US Bridges

557th Ave over Elkhorn River N Fk Trib

Good

Pierce County, Nebraska · 6.5E .2N of Pierce · Structure no. C007004710

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

557th Ave over Elkhorn River N Fk Trib is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 557th Ave over Elkhorn River N Fk Trib in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries557th Ave
CrossesElkhorn River N Fk Trib
Location6.5E .2N of Pierce
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates42.2059, -97.3876
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
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 557th Ave over Elkhorn River N Fk Trib built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 557th Ave over Elkhorn River N Fk 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 557th Ave over Elkhorn River N Fk Trib carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 557th Ave over Elkhorn River N Fk Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 557th Ave over Elkhorn River N Fk Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.