US20/US275 over Elkhorn River
PoorHolt County, Nebraska · 2SE Oneill · Structure no. S020 31087
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,315
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US20/US275 over Elkhorn River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US20/US275 over Elkhorn River in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 88 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,315 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,641 by 2038. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US20/US275 over Elkhorn River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is US20/US275 over Elkhorn River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does US20/US275 over Elkhorn River carry?
About 3,315 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US20/US275 over Elkhorn River?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US20/US275 over Elkhorn River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.