US Bridges

Q St/Fas 3795 over Elkhorn River

Poor

Douglas County, Nebraska · Wjct US275/N92 2S .2W · Structure no. C002802810

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
351 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,165
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Q St/Fas 3795 over Elkhorn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Q St/Fas 3795 over Elkhorn River in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 61 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,140 by 2033. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesQ St/Fas 3795
CrossesElkhorn River
LocationWjct US275/N92 2S .2W
RouteCounty Highway 3795
Coordinates41.2047, -96.2963
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,165 (2011)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Q St/Fas 3795 over Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Q St/Fas 3795 over Elkhorn River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Q St/Fas 3795 over Elkhorn River carry?

About 1,165 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Q St/Fas 3795 over Elkhorn River?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Q St/Fas 3795 over Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.