US Bridges

WB L28B over Elkhorn River Overflow

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 1W 1S Elkhorn · Structure no. SL28B00093L

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,635
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB L28B over Elkhorn River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying WB L28B over Elkhorn River Overflow in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 26,635 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,616 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesWB L28B
CrossesElkhorn River Overflow
Location1W 1S Elkhorn
RouteState Highway 0L28B
Coordinates41.2634, -96.2776
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,635 (2018)
Projected traffic42,616 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB L28B over Elkhorn River Overflow built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB L28B 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does WB L28B over Elkhorn River Overflow carry?

About 26,635 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is WB L28B over Elkhorn River Overflow?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns WB L28B over Elkhorn River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.