543 Ave over Dry Creek
PoorPosted for loadPierce County, Nebraska · JCT N13/N121 7.3E 5.2S · Structure no. C007011915
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
543 Ave over Dry Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 543 Ave over Dry Creek in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 4 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 543 Ave over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is 543 Ave over Dry Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does 543 Ave over Dry Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is 543 Ave over Dry Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 543 Ave over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.