N57 over Elkhorn River
FairStanton County, Nebraska · 1S Stanton · Structure no. S057 01566
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 352 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,420
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N57 over Elkhorn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N57 over Elkhorn River in Stanton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 78 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 5 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 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,343 by 2038. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N57 over Elkhorn River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is N57 over 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does N57 over Elkhorn River carry?
About 1,420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N57 over Elkhorn River?
The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns N57 over Elkhorn River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.