US Bridges

Township Road over Elm Creek

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · 7S of Ellis · Structure no. C003405810

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over Elm Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesTownship Road
CrossesElm Creek
Location7S of Ellis
RouteCounty Highway 58
Coordinates40.1183, -96.88
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Township Road over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over Elm Creek 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Township Road over Elm Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Elm Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.