US Bridges

839th RD over Elkhorn River Trib

Good

Madison County, Nebraska · .5S 3.2E of Battle Creek · Structure no. C005901630

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

839th RD over Elkhorn River Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 839th RD over Elkhorn River Trib in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries839th RD
CrossesElkhorn River Trib
Location.5S 3.2E of Battle Creek
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates41.989, -97.5369
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic43 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 839th RD over Elkhorn River Trib built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 839th RD over Elkhorn River Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does 839th RD over Elkhorn River Trib carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 839th RD over Elkhorn River Trib?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 839th RD over Elkhorn River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.