US Bridges

Road 870 over Elkhorn River Tributary

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · 6.5S & 2.0W of Atkinson · Structure no. C004506405

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 870 over Elkhorn River Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Road 870 over Elkhorn River Tributary in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 870
CrossesElkhorn River Tributary
Location6.5S & 2.0W of Atkinson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHolt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.43507, -99.01183
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Road 870 over Elkhorn River Tributary built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 870 over Elkhorn River Tributary 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 Road 870 over Elkhorn River Tributary carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Road 870 over Elkhorn River Tributary?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Road 870 over Elkhorn River Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.