US Bridges

Elm Street over Logan CR Dredge Trib

Fair

Cedar County, Nebraska · Laurel Elm @ 4th · Structure no. M1380C4105

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Street over Logan CR Dredge Trib is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Street over Logan CR Dredge Trib in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 90 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesElm Street
CrossesLogan CR Dredge Trib
LocationLaurel Elm @ 4th
RouteCity Street 0C41
Coordinates42.4272, -97.0912
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2003)
Projected traffic675 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm Street over Logan CR Dredge Trib built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Elm Street over Logan CR Dredge Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Elm Street over Logan CR Dredge Trib carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elm Street over Logan CR Dredge Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Street over Logan CR Dredge Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.