US275 over Elkhorn River Tributary
Antelope County, Nebraska · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US275 over Elkhorn River Tributary in Antelope County, Nebraska, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1985, making it 87 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,815 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 47 of the 162 inventoried bridges in Antelope County rated good (29.0%); 24 (14.8%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 35 ft |
| Location | 5E Clearwater |
| NBI structure number | S275 03651 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Nebraska department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Antelope County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US275 over Belmar Creek | 1934 | 5,185 | Fair |
| US275 over Giles Creek | 1935 | 3,880 | Fair |
| US275 over Elkhorn River | 1983 | 3,575 | Fair |
| US275 over Cedar Creek | 1935 | 3,500 | Poor |
| US275 over Elkhorn River Tributary | 1935 | 3,480 | Fair |
| US275 over Saint Clair Creek | 1988 | 3,480 | Fair |
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