US Bridges

Elk City Drive over Stream

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · .5W Elk City · Structure no. C002810405P

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk City Drive over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elk City Drive over Stream in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 5 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesElk City Drive
CrossesStream
Location.5W Elk City
RouteCounty Highway 0P104
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3767, -96.2867
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2005)
Projected traffic44 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elk City Drive over Stream built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk City Drive over Stream 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Elk City Drive over Stream carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elk City Drive over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Elk City Drive over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.