US Bridges

US275 over Elkhorn River

Fair

Dodge County, Nebraska · 9S of West Point · Structure no. S275 12587

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
402 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,370
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275 over Elkhorn River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US275 over Elkhorn River in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,370 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,555 by 2038. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

Location

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CarriesUS275
CrossesElkhorn River
Location9S of West Point
RouteU.S. Route 275
CountyDodge County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7183, -96.7078
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,370 (2018)
Projected traffic9,555 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 US275 over Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US275 over Elkhorn River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US275 over Elkhorn River carry?

About 6,370 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US275 over Elkhorn River?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US275 over Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.