842nd RD over Elkhorn River Trib
FairMadison County, Nebraska · .5SE of Tilden · Structure no. C005901005
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
842nd RD over Elkhorn River Trib is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 842nd RD over Elkhorn River Trib in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 842nd RD over Elkhorn River Trib built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is 842nd RD over 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 842nd RD over Elkhorn River Trib carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 842nd RD over Elkhorn River Trib?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 842nd RD over Elkhorn River Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.