US Bridges

Airport RD over Elkhorn River Trib

Good

Madison County, Nebraska · JCT US81/US275 1.5S 1.7W · Structure no. C005911405P

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
815
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport RD over Elkhorn River Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport RD over Elkhorn River Trib in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 815 vehicles a day, projected to reach 815 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport RD
CrossesElkhorn River Trib
LocationJCT US81/US275 1.5S 1.7W
RouteCounty Highway 2905
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.9963, -97.4599
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic815 (2011)
Projected traffic815 by 2031
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 Airport RD over Elkhorn River Trib built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport 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 Airport RD over Elkhorn River Trib carry?

About 815 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Airport RD over Elkhorn River Trib?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Airport RD over Elkhorn River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.