US Bridges

N64 over Elkhorn River

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 1NE Waterloo · Structure no. S064 06033

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
404 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,055
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N64 over Elkhorn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N64 over Elkhorn River in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5,055 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,099 by 2038. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN64
CrossesElkhorn River
Location1NE Waterloo
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates41.2936, -96.2832
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,055 (2018)
Projected traffic9,099 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N64 over Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is N64 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 N64 over Elkhorn River carry?

About 5,055 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N64 over Elkhorn River?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns N64 over Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.