N36 over Elkhorn River
FairDouglas County, Nebraska · 2W Elk City · Structure no. S036 00657
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 515 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,695
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N36 over Elkhorn River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N36 over Elkhorn River in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 81 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 515 ft (157 m) long and 46 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N36 over Elkhorn River built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is N36 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does N36 over Elkhorn River carry?
About 3,695 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N36 over Elkhorn River?
The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns N36 over Elkhorn River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.