US Bridges

FAS 3070 over Elkhorn River

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Cuming County, Nebraska · JCT US275/L-20A .4W 1S · Structure no. C002002105P

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
453 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3070 over Elkhorn River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 3070 over Elkhorn River in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 640 vehicles a day, projected to reach 640 by 2033. The structure is 453 ft (138 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 180.2 mi (290 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3070
CrossesElkhorn River
LocationJCT US275/L-20A .4W 1S
RouteCounty Highway 3070
CountyCuming County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.9116, -96.8141
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length453 ft (138 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2011)
Projected traffic640 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed180.2 mi (290 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 substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 3070 over Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3070 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 3070 over Elkhorn River carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3070 over Elkhorn River?

The structure is 453 ft (138 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3070 over Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.