US Bridges

579th Avenue over Stream

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · 2.5E 6.6S of Wayne · Structure no. C009004325

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

579th Avenue over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying 579th Avenue over Stream in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries579th Avenue
CrossesStream
Location2.5E 6.6S of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1394, -96.9596
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic49 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 579th Avenue over Stream built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 579th 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does 579th Avenue over Stream carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 579th Avenue over Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns 579th Avenue over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.