US Bridges

535 Ave over Shell Creek Trib

Good

Platte County, Nebraska · 2W .3S N45 Madison Cl · Structure no. C007100335

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

535 Ave over Shell Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying 535 Ave over Shell Creek Trib in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries535 Ave
CrossesShell Creek Trib
Location2W .3S N45 Madison Cl
RouteCounty Highway 2825
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7374, -97.8119
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2009)
Projected traffic125 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 535 Ave over Shell Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 535 Ave over Shell 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 2021.

How much traffic does 535 Ave over Shell Creek Trib carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is 535 Ave over Shell Creek Trib?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns 535 Ave over Shell Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.