US Bridges

N35 over Elk Creek Trib

Good

Dakota County, Nebraska · 3NE Emerson · Structure no. S035 05025

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N35 over Elk Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying N35 over Elk Creek Trib in Dakota County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 4,220 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,541 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN35
CrossesElk Creek Trib
Location3NE Emerson
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates42.295, -96.696
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,220 (2018)
Projected traffic6,541 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 N35 over Elk Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is N35 over Elk Creek Trib 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 N35 over Elk Creek Trib carry?

About 4,220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N35 over Elk Creek Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns N35 over Elk Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.