US Bridges

US275 over Elkhorn River Trib

Fair

Cuming County, Nebraska · 2NW Wisner · Structure no. S275 10009

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275 over Elkhorn River Trib is a concrete slab carrying US275 over Elkhorn River Trib in Cuming County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1957, 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 5 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,475 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesUS275
CrossesElkhorn River Trib
Location2NW Wisner
RouteU.S. Route 275
CountyCuming County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0076, -96.9469
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2018)
Projected traffic8,475 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US275 over Elkhorn River Trib built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US275 over Elkhorn River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US275 over Elkhorn River Trib carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US275 over Elkhorn River Trib?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US275 over Elkhorn River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.