US Bridges

859 Road over N Fk Elkhorn River

Good

Pierce County, Nebraska · JCT N13/N121 2.9N .9E · Structure no. C007012405

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

859 Road over N Fk Elkhorn River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 859 Road over N Fk Elkhorn River in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 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 55 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries859 Road
CrossesN Fk Elkhorn River
LocationJCT N13/N121 2.9N .9E
RouteCounty Highway 2860
CountyPierce County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.2787, -97.5826
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2011)
Projected traffic55 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 859 Road over N Fk Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 859 Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 859 Road over N Fk Elkhorn River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 859 Road over N Fk Elkhorn River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 859 Road over N Fk Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.