N36 over Elkhorn River Overflow
FairDouglas County, Nebraska · 3W Elk City · Structure no. S036 00585
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,695
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N36 over Elkhorn River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying N36 over Elkhorn River Overflow in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 3,695 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,358 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N36 over Elkhorn River Overflow built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is N36 over Elkhorn River Overflow 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does N36 over Elkhorn River Overflow carry?
About 3,695 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N36 over Elkhorn River Overflow?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns N36 over Elkhorn River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.