FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

566TH AVENUE

Carrying 566TH AVENUE over STREAM

1.5W 4.5S OF WINSIDE, Wayne, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
5 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 566TH AVENUE

The 566TH AVENUE bridge in Wayne, Nebraska carries 566TH AVENUE over STREAM. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 30.8 meters (101 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 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 3/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 5.0 metric tons.

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

How 566TH AVENUE compares

▼ 22.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Nebraska bridges
251
Bridges in Wayne · 24 in Poor condition
566TH AVENUE 5.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
26.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
11.3
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
5.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
30.8 m (101 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C009001710

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 poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

566TH 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 566TH 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 566TH AVENUE?

566TH AVENUE in Wayne, Nebraska has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 566TH AVENUE inspected?

566TH 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 25 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 566TH 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 566TH AVENUE?

566TH AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 5.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 566TH AVENUE?

566TH AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 566TH AVENUE and does age affect safety?

566TH 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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