US Bridges

Norfolk Ave over Elkhorn River N Fk Trib

Good

Madison County, Nebraska · Norfolk Ave @ Cottonwood · Structure no. U175521020

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,325
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norfolk Ave over Elkhorn River N Fk Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norfolk Ave over Elkhorn River N Fk Trib in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,813 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesNorfolk Ave
CrossesElkhorn River N Fk Trib
LocationNorfolk Ave @ Cottonwood
RouteCity Street 6020
Coordinates42.033, -97.404
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,325 (2013)
Projected traffic13,813 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norfolk Ave over Elkhorn River N Fk Trib built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norfolk Ave over Elkhorn River N Fk 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Norfolk Ave over Elkhorn River N Fk Trib carry?

About 10,325 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Norfolk Ave over Elkhorn River N Fk Trib?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Norfolk Ave over Elkhorn River N Fk Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.