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482 Ave over Mira Creek N Br

Good

Valley County, Nebraska · 2.5W .5N North Loup · Structure no. C008804120

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

482 Ave over Mira Creek N Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 482 Ave over Mira Creek N Br in Valley County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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Carries482 Ave
CrossesMira Creek N Br
Location2.5W .5N North Loup
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyValley County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.509, -98.8281
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 482 Ave over Mira Creek N Br built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 482 Ave over Mira Creek N Br 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 482 Ave over Mira Creek N Br carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 482 Ave over Mira Creek N Br?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 482 Ave over Mira Creek N Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.