US Bridges

County Highway over N Fk Elkhorn River

Good

Pierce County, Nebraska · 4.5N 1.2E of Osmond · Structure no. C007010420

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over N Fk Elkhorn River is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over N Fk Elkhorn River in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesN Fk Elkhorn River
Location4.5N 1.2E of Osmond
RouteCounty Highway 104
CountyPierce County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.4233, -97.5767
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2003)
Projected traffic93 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over N Fk Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does County Highway over N Fk Elkhorn River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over N Fk Elkhorn River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Highway over N Fk Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.