City Street over Elkhorn River
PoorPosted for loadAntelope County, Nebraska · .2S of Neligh · Structure no. M170502705P
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1945
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 305 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
City Street over Elkhorn River is a steel truss - thru carrying City Street over Elkhorn River in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1945, so it is 113 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2042. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was City Street over Elkhorn River built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.
What condition is City Street over Elkhorn River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does City Street over Elkhorn River carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is City Street over Elkhorn River?
The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns City Street over Elkhorn River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.