US Bridges

578th Avenue over Coon Creek

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 1.5E 2.3S of Wayne · Structure no. C009004120

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

578th Avenue over Coon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 578th Avenue over Coon Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries578th Avenue
CrossesCoon Creek
Location1.5E 2.3S of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1917, -96.9783
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed31.1 mi (50 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 578th Avenue over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 578th Avenue over Coon Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 578th Avenue over Coon Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 578th Avenue over Coon Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 578th Avenue over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.