FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

563RD AVENUE

Carrying 563RD AVENUE over STREAM

4W 2.3N OF CARROLL, Wayne, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: 563RD AVENUE

The 563RD AVENUE bridge in Wayne, Nebraska carries 563RD AVENUE over STREAM. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 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 a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.

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

How 563RD AVENUE compares

251
Bridges in Wayne · 24 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
31.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
17.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C009001135

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

563RD AVENUE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare 563RD AVENUE against other structures in Wayne 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 563RD AVENUE?

563RD AVENUE in Wayne, Nebraska has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 563RD AVENUE inspected?

563RD AVENUE'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 10 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 563RD AVENUE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 563RD AVENUE?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for 563RD AVENUE.

Who is responsible for maintaining 563RD AVENUE?

563RD AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 563RD AVENUE and does age affect safety?

563RD AVENUE was built in 1935, making it 91 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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