US Bridges

County Road 19 Bvd over Elkhorn River

Good

Dodge County, Nebraska · Rd. 19BLVD. Bet. I & J · Structure no. C002703715P

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
352 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
595
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 Bvd over Elkhorn River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 19 Bvd over Elkhorn River in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 595 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2033. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesCounty Road 19 Bvd
CrossesElkhorn River
LocationRd. 19BLVD. Bet. I & J
RouteCounty Highway 3495
Coordinates41.6248, -96.5479
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2013)
Projected traffic625 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 19 Bvd over Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 19 Bvd over Elkhorn River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 19 Bvd over Elkhorn River carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 Bvd over Elkhorn River?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 Bvd over Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.