US Bridges

FAS 2895 over Elkhorn River

Fair

Madison County, Nebraska · JCT US275/N45 5E · Structure no. C005901120

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2895 over Elkhorn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2895 over Elkhorn River in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 335 vehicles a day, projected to reach 345 by 2033. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2895
CrossesElkhorn River
LocationJCT US275/N45 5E
RouteCounty Highway 2895
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0475, -97.7372
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2011)
Projected traffic345 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 FAS 2895 over Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2895 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2895 over Elkhorn River carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2895 over Elkhorn River?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2895 over Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.