US Bridges

N121 over N Fk Elkhorn River Trib

Fair

Knox County, Nebraska · 1S Wausa · Structure no. S121 04773

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,040
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N121 over N Fk Elkhorn River Trib is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N121 over N Fk Elkhorn River Trib in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN121
CrossesN Fk Elkhorn River Trib
Location1S Wausa
RouteState Highway 121
Coordinates42.4839, -97.5441
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2018)
Projected traffic1,456 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 N121 over N Fk Elkhorn River Trib built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is N121 over N Fk Elkhorn River Trib 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 N121 over N Fk Elkhorn River Trib carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N121 over N Fk Elkhorn River Trib?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns N121 over N Fk Elkhorn River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.