FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IRR BIA RTE 52

Carrying IRR BIA RTE 52 over UNNAMED CANAL

50M W OF NE HWY 77, Thurston, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IRR BIA RTE 52

The IRR BIA RTE 52 bridge in Thurston, Nebraska carries IRR BIA RTE 52 over UNNAMED CANAL. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.5 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 415 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How IRR BIA RTE 52 compares

▲ 4.9
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Nebraska bridges
152
Bridges in Thurston · 31 in Poor condition
IRR BIA RTE 52 32.6 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2007
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.5 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
10.3 m (34 ft)
Owner
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Avg Daily Traffic
415 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000000A150

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IRR BIA RTE 52 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare IRR BIA RTE 52 against other structures in Thurston and across Nebraska. Nebraska bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for IRR BIA RTE 52?

IRR BIA RTE 52 in Thurston, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IRR BIA RTE 52 inspected?

IRR BIA RTE 52's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 415 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IRR BIA RTE 52 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for IRR BIA RTE 52?

IRR BIA RTE 52 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IRR BIA RTE 52?

IRR BIA RTE 52 is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.

How old is IRR BIA RTE 52 and does age affect safety?

IRR BIA RTE 52 was built in 2007, making it 19 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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