US Bridges

N35 over Elk Creek

Good

Dakota County, Nebraska · 4E Emerson · Structure no. S035 05177

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N35 over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N35 over Elk Creek 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 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 4,220 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,541 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN35
CrossesElk Creek
Location4E Emerson
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates42.312, -96.685
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 built?

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

What condition is N35 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 N35 over Elk Creek carry?

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

How long is N35 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns N35 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.