Thomas ST over Elk Creek
PoorPosted for loadDakota County, Nebraska · Jackson Thomas @ Hope · Structure no. M1320B1705
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thomas ST over Elk Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Thomas ST over Elk Creek in Dakota County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2033. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thomas ST over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thomas ST over Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Thomas ST over Elk Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Thomas ST over Elk Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Thomas ST over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.