US Bridges

NW 112th /Fas 3395 over Elk Creek (e 197)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT US34/S-55A 2.4W · Structure no. C005520545

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,061
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 112th /Fas 3395 over Elk Creek (e 197) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 112th /Fas 3395 over Elk Creek (e 197) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 2,061 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,503 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 112th /Fas 3395
CrossesElk Creek (e 197)
LocationJCT US34/S-55A 2.4W
RouteCounty Highway 3395
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9082, -96.8724
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,061 (2017)
Projected traffic3,503 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 NW 112th /Fas 3395 over Elk Creek (e 197) built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 112th /Fas 3395 over Elk Creek (e 197) 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 2023.

How much traffic does NW 112th /Fas 3395 over Elk Creek (e 197) carry?

About 2,061 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is NW 112th /Fas 3395 over Elk Creek (e 197)?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NW 112th /Fas 3395 over Elk Creek (e 197)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.