US Bridges

N 1st / FAU 6009 over N Fk Elkhorn River

Good

Madison County, Nebraska · .5 N Norfolk · Structure no. U175524540

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,685
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 1st / FAU 6009 over N Fk Elkhorn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 1st / FAU 6009 over N Fk Elkhorn River in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 1,685 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,685 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN 1st / FAU 6009
CrossesN Fk Elkhorn River
Location.5 N Norfolk
RouteCity Street 6009
Coordinates42.0554, -97.4071
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,685 (2013)
Projected traffic1,685 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 1st / FAU 6009 over N Fk Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 1st / FAU 6009 over N Fk Elkhorn River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does N 1st / FAU 6009 over N Fk Elkhorn River carry?

About 1,685 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is N 1st / FAU 6009 over N Fk Elkhorn River?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N 1st / FAU 6009 over N Fk Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.