US Bridges

FAS 2605 over Elkhorn River

Good

Antelope County, Nebraska · JCT US275/N14 10.7W 5N · Structure no. C000210715

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
353 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2605 over Elkhorn River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAS 2605 over Elkhorn River in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 335 vehicles a day, projected to reach 368 by 2040. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

CarriesFAS 2605
CrossesElkhorn River
LocationJCT US275/N14 10.7W 5N
RouteCounty Highway 2605
Coordinates42.2058, -98.2428
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2011)
Projected traffic368 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2605 over Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2605 over Elkhorn River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2605 over Elkhorn River carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2605 over Elkhorn River?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2605 over Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.