854th RD over Elkhorn Riv N Fk Trib
PoorPosted for loadPierce County, Nebraska · .5N 7.5E of Pierce · Structure no. C007023430
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 165
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
854th RD over Elkhorn Riv N Fk Trib is a concrete slab carrying 854th RD over Elkhorn Riv N Fk Trib in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 3 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 854th RD over Elkhorn Riv N Fk Trib built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is 854th RD over Elkhorn Riv N Fk Trib 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does 854th RD over Elkhorn Riv N Fk Trib carry?
About 165 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 854th RD over Elkhorn Riv N Fk Trib?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 854th RD over Elkhorn Riv N Fk Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.