US Bridges

582nd Avenue over Kane Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Nebraska · 5.4E 7.9S of Wayne · Structure no. C009004910

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

582nd Avenue over Kane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 582nd Avenue over Kane Creek in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries582nd Avenue
CrossesKane Creek
Location5.4E 7.9S of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 49
Coordinates42.122, -96.9012
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic14 by 2033
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 582nd Avenue over Kane Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 582nd Avenue over Kane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 582nd Avenue over Kane Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 582nd Avenue over Kane Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 582nd Avenue over Kane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.