US Bridges

859th Road over N Fk Elkhorn River Trib

Good

Wayne County, Nebraska · JCT N57/N98 3N 8.7W · Structure no. C009001205

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

859th Road over N Fk Elkhorn River Trib is a steel culvert carrying 859th Road over N Fk Elkhorn River Trib in Wayne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries859th Road
CrossesN Fk Elkhorn River Trib
LocationJCT N57/N98 3N 8.7W
RouteCounty Highway 7716
CountyWayne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.2793, -97.3608
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1998)
Projected traffic34 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 859th Road over N Fk Elkhorn River Trib built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 859th Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 859th Road over N Fk Elkhorn River Trib carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 859th Road over N Fk Elkhorn River Trib?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 859th Road over N Fk Elkhorn River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.