US Bridges

Township Road over N Fk Elkhorn River

Fair

Knox County, Nebraska · 1.2E of Wausa · Structure no. C005475460

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
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 2002, so it is 23 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesN Fk Elkhorn River
Location1.2E of Wausa
RouteCounty Highway 754
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.4966, -97.5092
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
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 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road over N 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 October 2024.

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

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Township Road over N Fk Elkhorn River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road over N Fk Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.