US Bridges

FAS 2270 over Elkhorn River

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · Ejct US20/US275 4N 2.8W · Structure no. C004507010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2270 over Elkhorn River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2270 over Elkhorn River in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 180.2 mi (290 km).

CarriesFAS 2270
CrossesElkhorn River
LocationEjct US20/US275 4N 2.8W
RouteCounty Highway 2270
Coordinates42.3952, -98.5089
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2011)
Projected traffic80 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed180.2 mi (290 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 FAS 2270 over Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2270 over 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 FAS 2270 over Elkhorn River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2270 over Elkhorn River?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2270 over Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.