US Bridges

EB-L28B over Elkhorn River

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · 18W Omaha · Structure no. SL28B00163R

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
524 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,635
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB-L28B over Elkhorn River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB-L28B over Elkhorn River in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,635 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,616 by 2038. The structure is 524 ft (159.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesEB-L28B
CrossesElkhorn River
Location18W Omaha
RouteState Highway 0L28B
Coordinates41.2635, -96.2641
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length524 ft (159.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was EB-L28B over Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB-L28B over Elkhorn River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does EB-L28B over Elkhorn River carry?

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

How long is EB-L28B over Elkhorn River?

The structure is 524 ft (159.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns EB-L28B over Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.