US Bridges

N E Industrial HWY over N Fork Elkhorn R

Good

Madison County, Nebraska · 2.5N & 0.5W of Norfolk · Structure no. C005920405P

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,755
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N E Industrial HWY over N Fork Elkhorn R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N E Industrial HWY over N Fork Elkhorn R in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,755 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,755 by 2038. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesN E Industrial HWY
CrossesN Fork Elkhorn R
Location2.5N & 0.5W of Norfolk
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.068, -97.422
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,755 (2018)
Projected traffic2,755 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 N E Industrial HWY over N Fork Elkhorn R built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is N E Industrial HWY over N Fork Elkhorn R 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does N E Industrial HWY over N Fork Elkhorn R carry?

About 2,755 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is N E Industrial HWY over N Fork Elkhorn R?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns N E Industrial HWY over N Fork Elkhorn R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.