US Bridges

County Highway over Elkhorn River

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · 1E 1S Atkinson · Structure no. C004543120

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Elkhorn River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Elkhorn River in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesElkhorn River
Location1E 1S Atkinson
RouteCounty Highway 431
CountyHolt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.5068, -98.9513
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic75 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Highway over Elkhorn River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Elkhorn River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.