US Bridges

Bridge St/Fas 3490 over Elkhorn River

Good

Dodge County, Nebraska · Rd. F @ E. Scribner Limit · Structure no. M219001215

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
915
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge St/Fas 3490 over Elkhorn River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge St/Fas 3490 over Elkhorn River in Dodge 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 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 915 vehicles a day, projected to reach 915 by 2033. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).

CarriesBridge St/Fas 3490
CrossesElkhorn River
LocationRd. F @ E. Scribner Limit
RouteCity Street 3490
Coordinates41.6691, -96.6573
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic915 (2011)
Projected traffic915 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed111.8 mi (180 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bridge St/Fas 3490 over Elkhorn River built?

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

What condition is Bridge St/Fas 3490 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Bridge St/Fas 3490 over Elkhorn River carry?

About 915 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Bridge St/Fas 3490 over Elkhorn River?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge St/Fas 3490 over Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.