US Bridges

N98 over N Fk Elkhorn River

Fair

Pierce County, Nebraska · 0E Pierce · Structure no. S098 00072

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,480
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N98 over N Fk Elkhorn River is a concrete continuous slab carrying N98 over N Fk Elkhorn River in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,998 by 2038. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

Location

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CarriesN98
CrossesN Fk Elkhorn River
Location0E Pierce
RouteState Highway 98
CountyPierce County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1991, -97.5148
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,480 (2018)
Projected traffic1,998 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N98 over N Fk Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is N98 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N98 over N Fk Elkhorn River carry?

About 1,480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N98 over N Fk Elkhorn River?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns N98 over N Fk Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.