US Bridges

State Street over N Fk Elkhorn River

FairPosted for load

Pierce County, Nebraska · Osmond State @ Chestnut · Structure no. M1870C2505

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Street over N Fk Elkhorn River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Street over 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 6 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesState Street
CrossesN Fk Elkhorn River
LocationOsmond State @ Chestnut
RouteCity Street 0C25
Coordinates42.3518, -97.5969
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic135 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 State Street over N Fk Elkhorn River built?

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

What condition is State Street 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 State Street over N Fk Elkhorn River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Street over N Fk Elkhorn River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns State Street over N Fk Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.