US Bridges

L45B US20 to US275 over Elkhorn River Overflow

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · 1N Ewing · Structure no. SL45B00473

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L45B US20 to US275 over Elkhorn River Overflow is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying L45B US20 to US275 over Elkhorn River Overflow in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 43 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesL45B US20 to US275
CrossesElkhorn River Overflow
Location1N Ewing
RouteState Highway 0L45B
Coordinates42.2648, -98.3395
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2018)
Projected traffic566 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 L45B US20 to US275 over Elkhorn River Overflow built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is L45B US20 to US275 over Elkhorn River Overflow 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 L45B US20 to US275 over Elkhorn River Overflow carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is L45B US20 to US275 over Elkhorn River Overflow?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns L45B US20 to US275 over Elkhorn River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.