US Bridges

56th Avenue over Stream

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 1.2S 3W of Winside · Structure no. C009001515

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

56th Avenue over Stream is a steel culvert carrying 56th Avenue over Stream in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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Carries56th Avenue
CrossesStream
Location1.2S 3W of Winside
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1565, -97.2325
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed62.1 mi (100 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 56th Avenue over Stream built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 56th Avenue over Stream 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 56th Avenue over Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 56th Avenue over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns 56th Avenue over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.