County Highway over N Fk Elkhorn River
PoorClosed to trafficMadison County, Nebraska · 1N of Norfolk · Structure no. C005940615
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over N Fk Elkhorn River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Highway over N Fk Elkhorn River in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1906, so it is 119 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2030. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over N Fk Elkhorn River built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over N Fk 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over N Fk Elkhorn River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over N Fk Elkhorn River?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over N Fk Elkhorn River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.