US Bridges

US275 over Elkhorn River Trib

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · 4S Waterloo · Structure no. S275 17085

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,195
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275 over Elkhorn River Trib is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US275 over Elkhorn River Trib in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,195 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,912 by 2038. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS275
CrossesElkhorn River Trib
Location4S Waterloo
RouteU.S. Route 275
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2326, -96.2889
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,195 (2018)
Projected traffic9,912 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US275 over Elkhorn River Trib built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US275 over Elkhorn River Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.

How much traffic does US275 over Elkhorn River Trib carry?

About 6,195 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US275 over Elkhorn River Trib?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US275 over Elkhorn River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.