US Bridges

Skyline Drive over SL28B/W Dodge RD

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · In Elkorn · Structure no. SL28B00216

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skyline Drive over SL28B/W Dodge RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skyline Drive over SL28B/W Dodge RD in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 990 by 2033. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesSkyline Drive
CrossesSL28B/W Dodge RD
LocationIn Elkorn
RouteCity Street 5169
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2637, -96.2544
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2002)
Projected traffic990 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Skyline Drive over SL28B/W Dodge RD built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skyline Drive over SL28B/W Dodge RD 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 Skyline Drive over SL28B/W Dodge RD carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Skyline Drive over SL28B/W Dodge RD?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Skyline Drive over SL28B/W Dodge RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.