US Bridges

US281 over S Fk Elkhorn River

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · 14S Oneill · Structure no. S281 16973

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,125
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US281 over S Fk Elkhorn River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US281 over S Fk Elkhorn River in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,125 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,631 by 2038. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesUS281
CrossesS Fk Elkhorn River
Location14S Oneill
RouteU.S. Route 281
Coordinates42.2619, -98.6513
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,125 (2018)
Projected traffic1,631 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 US281 over S Fk Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US281 over S Fk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US281 over S Fk Elkhorn River carry?

About 1,125 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US281 over S Fk Elkhorn River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US281 over S Fk Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.