US Bridges

US275 over S Fk Elkhorn River

Fair

Holt County, Nebraska · 1E Ewing · Structure no. S275 02146

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275 over S Fk Elkhorn River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US275 over S Fk Elkhorn River in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,405 by 2038. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

Location

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CarriesUS275
CrossesS Fk Elkhorn River
Location1E Ewing
RouteU.S. Route 275
CountyHolt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.2515, -98.3385
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2018)
Projected traffic2,405 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 US275 over S Fk Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US275 over S Fk 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 US275 over S Fk Elkhorn River carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US275 over S Fk Elkhorn River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US275 over S Fk Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.