521ST Ave over West Cedar Creek
Antelope County, Nebraska · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- 521ST Ave over West Cedar Creek in Antelope County, Nebraska, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 80 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2003).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 91 of the 162 inventoried bridges in Antelope County rated fair (56.2%); 24 (14.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 32 ft |
| Location | 3N of Elgin |
| NBI structure number | C000202310 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Nebraska department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Antelope County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US275 over Belmar Creek | 1934 | 5,185 | Fair |
| US275 over Giles Creek | 1935 | 3,880 | Fair |
| US275 over Elkhorn River | 1983 | 3,575 | Fair |
| US275 over Cedar Creek | 1935 | 3,500 | Poor |
| US275 over Elkhorn River Tributary | 1935 | 3,480 | Fair |
| US275 over Saint Clair Creek | 1988 | 3,480 | Fair |
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