US Bridges

577th Avenue over Stream

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 1E 9.1S Wayne · Structure no. C009003905

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

577th Avenue over Stream is a steel culvert carrying 577th Avenue over Stream in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries577th Avenue
CrossesStream
Location1E 9.1S Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1033, -96.9983
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic70 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 577th Avenue over Stream built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 577th 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 2022.

How much traffic does 577th Avenue over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 577th Avenue over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 577th Avenue over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.