US Bridges

FAS 2917 over Elkhorn River

Fair

Madison County, Nebraska · JCT US275/N121 3E .1S · Structure no. C005913135

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2917 over Elkhorn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2917 over Elkhorn River in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2917
CrossesElkhorn River
LocationJCT US275/N121 3E .1S
RouteCounty Highway 2917
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0231, -97.5429
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2011)
Projected traffic120 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 2917 over Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2917 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 2917 over Elkhorn River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2917 over Elkhorn River?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2917 over Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.