Elm Street over S Fork Little Nemaha Tri
PoorPosted for loadJohnson County, Nebraska · Cook Elm @ Third · Structure no. M0560E0205
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over S Fork Little Nemaha Tri is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Street over S Fork Little Nemaha Tri in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Street over S Fork Little Nemaha Tri built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Street over S Fork Little Nemaha Tri 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Elm Street over S Fork Little Nemaha Tri carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Elm Street over S Fork Little Nemaha Tri?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street over S Fork Little Nemaha Tri?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.