County Highway over E Br N Fk Elkhorn River
PoorPosted for loadPierce County, Nebraska · 3W .5N of Mclean · Structure no. C007000815
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over E Br N Fk Elkhorn River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over E Br N Fk Elkhorn River in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over E Br N Fk Elkhorn River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over E Br 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over E Br N Fk Elkhorn River carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over E Br N Fk Elkhorn River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over E Br N Fk Elkhorn River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.