Elm Street over Hobsons Branch
FairPosted for loadSaunders County, Nebraska · Ceresco Elm @ US77 · Structure no. M0470C5405
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over Hobsons Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Street over Hobsons Branch in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,465 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Street over Hobsons Branch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Street over Hobsons Branch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Elm Street over Hobsons Branch carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Elm Street over Hobsons Branch?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street over Hobsons Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.