US Bridges

FAS 2105 over Elkhorn River

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · Wjct US20/US281 .6N 8W · Structure no. C004524515

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2105 over Elkhorn River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2105 over Elkhorn River in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesFAS 2105
CrossesElkhorn River
LocationWjct US20/US281 .6N 8W
RouteCounty Highway 2105
Coordinates42.4662, -98.8142
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2011)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 FAS 2105 over Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2105 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 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 2105 over Elkhorn River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2105 over Elkhorn River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2105 over Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.