N18 over Elk Creek
GoodGosper County, Nebraska · 6E Gosper/Frontier Cl · Structure no. S018 03878
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 105
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N18 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N18 over Elk Creek in Gosper County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N18 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is N18 over Elk 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does N18 over Elk Creek carry?
About 105 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is N18 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns N18 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.