US Bridges

843rd Road over Elkhorn River Trib

Good

Madison County, Nebraska · 3N .7W of Battle Creek · Structure no. C005920815

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

843rd Road over Elkhorn River Trib is a steel culvert carrying 843rd Road over Elkhorn River Trib in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2030. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries843rd Road
CrossesElkhorn River Trib
Location3N .7W of Battle Creek
RouteCounty Highway 208
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.047, -97.617
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2003)
Projected traffic204 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 843rd Road over Elkhorn River Trib built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 843rd Road 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does 843rd Road over Elkhorn River Trib carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 843rd Road over Elkhorn River Trib?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns 843rd Road over Elkhorn River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.