US Bridges

852 Road over N Fk Elkhorn River

FairClosed to traffic

Pierce County, Nebraska · 1S 2E of Pierce · Structure no. C007023820

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

852 Road over N Fk Elkhorn River is a steel truss - thru carrying 852 Road over N Fk Elkhorn River in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries852 Road
CrossesN Fk Elkhorn River
Location1S 2E of Pierce
RouteCounty Highway 238
CountyPierce County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1776, -97.4765
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 852 Road over N Fk Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is 852 Road over 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 2024.

How much traffic does 852 Road over N Fk Elkhorn River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 852 Road over N Fk Elkhorn River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 852 Road over N Fk Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.