US Bridges

583rd Avenue over Stream

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Nebraska · 6.5E 5.6S of Wayne · Structure no. C009005110

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

583rd Avenue over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 583rd Avenue over Stream in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries583rd Avenue
CrossesStream
Location6.5E 5.6S of Wayne
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates42.1517, -96.8817
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 583rd Avenue over Stream built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 583rd 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 2024.

How much traffic does 583rd Avenue over Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 583rd Avenue over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 583rd Avenue over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.