US Bridges

County Highway over Elkhorn River Middle Ove

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · 7W .2N Oneill · Structure no. C004524720

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Elkhorn River Middle Ove is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Highway over Elkhorn River Middle Ove in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesElkhorn River Middle Ove
Location7W .2N Oneill
RouteCounty Highway 247
Coordinates42.4683, -98.7933
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2003)
Projected traffic93 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 County Highway over Elkhorn River Middle Ove built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Elkhorn River Middle Ove 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 County Highway over Elkhorn River Middle Ove carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Elkhorn River Middle Ove?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Elkhorn River Middle Ove?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.