US Bridges

County Highway over Elk Creek

Good

Dakota County, Nebraska · 4W 2.2N of Hubbard · Structure no. C002220710

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Elk Creek in Dakota County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesElk Creek
Location4W 2.2N of Hubbard
RouteCounty Highway 207
Coordinates42.4183, -96.6683
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1997)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 County Highway over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Elk Creek 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does County Highway over Elk Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is County Highway over Elk Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.