US Bridges

N32 over Elkhorn River

Good

Cuming County, Nebraska · 0W West Point · Structure no. S032 07316

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
383 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,760
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N32 over Elkhorn River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N32 over Elkhorn River in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,760 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,728 by 2038. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 161.6 mi (260 km).

CarriesN32
CrossesElkhorn River
Location0W West Point
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates41.8397, -96.7267
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,760 (2018)
Projected traffic2,728 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed161.6 mi (260 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N32 over Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is N32 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does N32 over Elkhorn River carry?

About 1,760 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N32 over Elkhorn River?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N32 over Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.