City Street over Elkhorn River
FairPosted for loadAntelope County, Nebraska · S Edge Neligh · Structure no. M170502710P
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 247 ft
- 1 main span
- 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 1910 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 115 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was City Street over Elkhorn River built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is City Street over Elkhorn River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns City Street over Elkhorn River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.