US20 over Elk Creek
GoodDakota County, Nebraska · 3W Jackson · Structure no. S020 41914
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,645
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US20 over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US20 over Elk Creek in Dakota County, Nebraska. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 71 years old, older 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 5,645 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,621 by 2038. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US20 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is US20 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US20 over Elk Creek carry?
About 5,645 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US20 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US20 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.