Norflk AVE/FAU6020 over N Fk Elkhorn River
PoorMadison County, Nebraska · In Norfolk · Structure no. U175521025
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 265 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,130
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Norflk AVE/FAU6020 over N Fk Elkhorn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norflk AVE/FAU6020 over N Fk Elkhorn River in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 57 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.
It carries about 8,130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,130 by 2040. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Norflk AVE/FAU6020 over N Fk Elkhorn River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Norflk AVE/FAU6020 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Norflk AVE/FAU6020 over N Fk Elkhorn River carry?
About 8,130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Norflk AVE/FAU6020 over N Fk Elkhorn River?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns Norflk AVE/FAU6020 over N Fk Elkhorn River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.