US Bridges

Elm Ave/Fau 6012 over Stream

Fair

Madison County, Nebraska · Norfolk Elm @ 3rd · Structure no. U1755N0805

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,375
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Ave/Fau 6012 over Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Elm Ave/Fau 6012 over Stream in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 3,375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,375 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesElm Ave/Fau 6012
CrossesStream
LocationNorfolk Elm @ 3rd
RouteCity Street 6012
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0383, -97.4097
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,375 (2013)
Projected traffic3,375 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm Ave/Fau 6012 over Stream built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Ave/Fau 6012 over Stream 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Elm Ave/Fau 6012 over Stream carry?

About 3,375 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Elm Ave/Fau 6012 over Stream?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Ave/Fau 6012 over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.