US Bridges

US20 over Elk Creek

Good

Dakota County, Nebraska · Ecl Jackson · Structure no. S020 42270

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,970
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 1992, so it is 33 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 5,970 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,358 by 2038. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesUS20
CrossesElk Creek
LocationEcl Jackson
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.4483, -96.5578
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,970 (2018)
Projected traffic8,358 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US20 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

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 5,970 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US20 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US20 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.