US Bridges

FAS 2830 over Elkhorn River

Fair

Madison County, Nebraska · 6E of Battle Creek · Structure no. C005903705P

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
366 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2830 over Elkhorn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2830 over Elkhorn River in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,440 by 2033. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2830
CrossesElkhorn River
Location6E of Battle Creek
RouteCounty Highway 2830
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0052, -97.4809
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2011)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 2830 over Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2830 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2830 over Elkhorn River carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2830 over Elkhorn River?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2830 over Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.