US Bridges

N98 over N Fk Elkhorn River Trib

Good

Pierce County, Nebraska · 5E Pierce · Structure no. S098 00512

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N98 over N Fk Elkhorn River Trib is a concrete continuous slab carrying N98 over N Fk Elkhorn River Trib in Pierce County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 640 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).

CarriesN98
CrossesN Fk Elkhorn River Trib
Location5E Pierce
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates42.2065, -97.4336
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2018)
Projected traffic864 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed111.8 mi (180 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N98 over N Fk Elkhorn River Trib built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is N98 over N Fk Elkhorn River Trib 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 N98 over N Fk Elkhorn River Trib carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N98 over N Fk Elkhorn River Trib?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N98 over N Fk Elkhorn River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.