US Bridges

US275 over Elkhorn River Overflow

Good

Dodge County, Nebraska · 4NW Nwcl Scribner · Structure no. S275 12627R

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,160
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275 over Elkhorn River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying US275 over Elkhorn River Overflow in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 6,160 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,690 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesUS275
CrossesElkhorn River Overflow
Location4NW Nwcl Scribner
RouteU.S. Route 275
Coordinates41.713, -96.709
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating6.8 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,160 (2020)
Projected traffic7,690 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US275 over Elkhorn River Overflow built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US275 over Elkhorn River Overflow 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US275 over Elkhorn River Overflow carry?

About 6,160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US275 over Elkhorn River Overflow?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US275 over Elkhorn River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.