US Bridges

FAS 2915 over Elkhorn River

Poor

Madison County, Nebraska · JCT US275/N121 .5N · Structure no. C005912530

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2915 over Elkhorn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2915 over Elkhorn River in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 510 by 2033. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2915
CrossesElkhorn River
LocationJCT US275/N121 .5N
RouteCounty Highway 2915
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0326, -97.6013
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2011)
Projected traffic510 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2915 over Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2915 over Elkhorn River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2915 over Elkhorn River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2915 over Elkhorn River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2915 over Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.