US Bridges

US275 over N Fk Elkhorn River

Fair

Madison County, Nebraska · 1E Norfolk · Structure no. S275 07714

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
346 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,135
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275 over N Fk Elkhorn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US275 over N Fk Elkhorn River in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 70 years old, older 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 11,135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,589 by 2038. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS275
CrossesN Fk Elkhorn River
Location1E Norfolk
RouteU.S. Route 275
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0183, -97.3876
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,135 (2018)
Projected traffic15,589 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 N Fk Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US275 over N Fk 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 N Fk Elkhorn River carry?

About 11,135 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US275 over N Fk Elkhorn River?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US275 over N Fk Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.