FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

557TH AVE

Carrying 557TH AVE over PEARL CREEK TRIB

2N 4E OF MAGNET, Cedar, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 557TH AVE

The 557TH AVE bridge in Cedar, Nebraska carries 557TH AVE over PEARL CREEK TRIB. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.1 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 65 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How 557TH AVE compares

▲ 5.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Nebraska bridges
314
Bridges in Cedar · 20 in Poor condition
557TH AVE 33.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.1 m (40 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
65 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C001401103

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 557TH AVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare 557TH AVE against other structures in Cedar and across Nebraska. Nebraska bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for 557TH AVE?

557TH AVE in Cedar, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 557TH AVE inspected?

557TH AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 65 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 557TH AVE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 557TH AVE?

557TH AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 557TH AVE?

557TH AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 557TH AVE and does age affect safety?

557TH AVE was built in 2015, making it 11 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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