US Bridges

469th RD over Elkhorn River Trib

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · 6W 2.4N Atkinson · Structure no. C004511515

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

469th RD over Elkhorn River Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 469th RD over Elkhorn River Trib in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 38 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries469th RD
CrossesElkhorn River Trib
Location6W 2.4N Atkinson
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyHolt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.572, -99.108
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 469th RD over Elkhorn River Trib built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is 469th RD over Elkhorn River 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 469th RD over Elkhorn River Trib carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 469th RD over Elkhorn River Trib?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 469th RD over Elkhorn River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.