US Bridges

570th Avenue over South Branch Deer Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Nebraska · 2.0E 2.9N of Winside · Structure no. C009002525

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

570th Avenue over South Branch Deer Creek is a steel other carrying 570th Avenue over South Branch Deer Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries570th Avenue
CrossesSouth Branch Deer Creek
Location2.0E 2.9N of Winside
RouteCounty Highway 25
Coordinates42.2193, -97.1348
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic42 by 2042
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 570th Avenue over South Branch Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is 570th Avenue over South Branch Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 570th Avenue over South Branch Deer Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 570th Avenue over South Branch Deer Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 570th Avenue over South Branch Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.