US Bridges

575th Avenue over Stream

Fair

Wayne County, Nebraska · 1W 2.7N of Wayne · Structure no. C009003535

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

575th Avenue over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 575th Avenue over Stream in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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Carries575th Avenue
CrossesStream
Location1W 2.7N of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.2733, -97.0367
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 575th Avenue over Stream built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 575th Avenue over Stream 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 575th Avenue over Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 575th Avenue over Stream?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 575th Avenue over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.