US Bridges

Township Road over N Fk Elkhorn River

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · 1.4E 2N of Wausa · Structure no. C005435065

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over N Fk Elkhorn River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road over N Fk Elkhorn River in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 60 years old, older 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesTownship Road
CrossesN Fk Elkhorn River
Location1.4E 2N of Wausa
RouteCounty Highway 350
Coordinates42.5256, -97.5037
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Township Road over N Fk Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Township Road over N 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road over N Fk Elkhorn River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Township Road over N Fk Elkhorn River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over N Fk Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.