US Bridges

N13 over N Fk Elkhorn River

Good

Pierce County, Nebraska · .6E Hadar · Structure no. S013 00041

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,970
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N13 over N Fk Elkhorn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N13 over N Fk Elkhorn River in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,970 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,161 by 2038. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN13
CrossesN Fk Elkhorn River
Location.6E Hadar
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates42.105, -97.434
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,970 (2018)
Projected traffic5,161 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N13 over N Fk Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is N13 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N13 over N Fk Elkhorn River carry?

About 3,970 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N13 over N Fk Elkhorn River?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N13 over N Fk Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.