US Bridges

US275 over Elkhorn River

Fair

Madison County, Nebraska · 7E Meadow Grove · Structure no. S275 06611L

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
313 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,010
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275 over Elkhorn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US275 over Elkhorn River in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7,010 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,165 by 2038. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesUS275
CrossesElkhorn River
Location7E Meadow Grove
RouteU.S. Route 275
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0254, -97.5931
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,010 (2018)
Projected traffic10,165 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US275 over Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US275 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US275 over Elkhorn River carry?

About 7,010 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US275 over Elkhorn River?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US275 over Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.