US Bridges

549 Ave over E Br N Fk Elkhorn River

FairClosed to traffic

Pierce County, Nebraska · 2.5E of Osmond · Structure no. C007013125

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2017
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

549 Ave over E Br N Fk Elkhorn River is a steel truss - thru carrying 549 Ave 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 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries549 Ave
CrossesE Br N Fk Elkhorn River
Location2.5E of Osmond
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyPierce County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.3644, -97.5432
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2017
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 by 2033
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 549 Ave over E Br N Fk Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 549 Ave over E Br N Fk Elkhorn River 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 2017.

How much traffic does 549 Ave over E Br N Fk Elkhorn River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 549 Ave over E Br N Fk Elkhorn River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 549 Ave over E Br N Fk Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.