US Bridges

Bnjmin AVE/FAU6018 over N Fk Elkhorn River

Good

Madison County, Nebraska · In Norfolk · Structure no. U175550825

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,625
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bnjmin AVE/FAU6018 over N Fk Elkhorn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bnjmin AVE/FAU6018 over N Fk Elkhorn River in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 58 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 13,625 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,625 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesBnjmin AVE/FAU6018
CrossesN Fk Elkhorn River
LocationIn Norfolk
RouteCity Street 6018
Coordinates42.0473, -97.4012
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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 rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,625 (2013)
Projected traffic13,625 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Bnjmin AVE/FAU6018 over N Fk Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Bnjmin AVE/FAU6018 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 Bnjmin AVE/FAU6018 over N Fk Elkhorn River carry?

About 13,625 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Bnjmin AVE/FAU6018 over N Fk Elkhorn River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Bnjmin AVE/FAU6018 over N Fk Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.