US Bridges

Township Road over S Fk Elkhorn River

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · 2N Chambers · Structure no. C004505110

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over S Fk Elkhorn River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Township Road over S Fk Elkhorn River in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesTownship Road
CrossesS Fk Elkhorn River
Location2N Chambers
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates42.2445, -98.7492
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic102 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 S Fk Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over S Fk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Township Road over S Fk Elkhorn River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over S Fk Elkhorn River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over S Fk Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.