US Bridges

488th Ave over Elkhorn River So Fk Trib

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · .5E 2.2N Chambers · Structure no. C004505310

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

488th Ave over Elkhorn River So Fk Trib is a steel culvert carrying 488th Ave over Elkhorn River So Fk Trib in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 130.5 mi (210 km).

Location

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Carries488th Ave
CrossesElkhorn River So Fk Trib
Location.5E 2.2N Chambers
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyHolt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.2434, -98.7296
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed130.5 mi (210 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 488th Ave over Elkhorn River So Fk Trib built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 488th Ave over Elkhorn River So Fk Trib 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 2022.

How much traffic does 488th Ave over Elkhorn River So Fk Trib carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 488th Ave over Elkhorn River So Fk Trib?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns 488th Ave over Elkhorn River So Fk Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.