US81 over N Fork Elkhorn Riv Ovrfl
FairMadison County, Nebraska · 2 N Norfolk · Structure no. S081 15971R
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,340
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US81 over N Fork Elkhorn Riv Ovrfl is a concrete continuous slab carrying US81 over N Fork Elkhorn Riv Ovrfl in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,340 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,076 by 2038. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 39 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US81 over N Fork Elkhorn Riv Ovrfl built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US81 over N Fork Elkhorn Riv Ovrfl 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US81 over N Fork Elkhorn Riv Ovrfl carry?
About 9,340 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US81 over N Fork Elkhorn Riv Ovrfl?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US81 over N Fork Elkhorn Riv Ovrfl?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.