US Bridges

572nd Ave over Deer Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Nebraska · JCT N15/N35 4W .6N · Structure no. C009002915

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

572nd Ave over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 572nd Ave over Deer Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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Carries572nd Ave
CrossesDeer Creek
LocationJCT N15/N35 4W .6N
RouteCounty Highway 3225
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.244, -97.0959
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2011)
Projected traffic65 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 572nd Ave over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 572nd Ave over 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 572nd Ave over Deer Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 572nd Ave over Deer Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 572nd Ave over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.