US Bridges

US20 over Elkhorn River

Fair

Holt County, Nebraska · 1W Stuart · Structure no. S020 27934

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,210
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US20 over Elkhorn River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US20 over Elkhorn River in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,210 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,873 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesUS20
CrossesElkhorn River
Location1W Stuart
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyHolt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.5942, -99.1476
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,210 (2018)
Projected traffic2,873 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US20 over Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US20 over Elkhorn River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US20 over Elkhorn River carry?

About 2,210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US20 over Elkhorn River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US20 over Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.