FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S WINCHESTER AVE

Carrying S WINCHESTER AVE over STREAM

6255 S. WINCHESTER AVE, Adams, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
6 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S WINCHESTER AVE

The S WINCHESTER AVE bridge in Adams, Nebraska carries S WINCHESTER AVE over STREAM. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 6.0 metric tons.

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

How S WINCHESTER AVE compares

▼ 21.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Nebraska bridges
213
Bridges in Adams · 13 in Poor condition
S WINCHESTER AVE 6.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
34.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
20.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
6.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C000110515

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

S WINCHESTER AVE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare S WINCHESTER AVE against other structures in Adams 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 S WINCHESTER AVE?

S WINCHESTER AVE in Adams, Nebraska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S WINCHESTER AVE inspected?

S WINCHESTER AVE'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 25 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S WINCHESTER AVE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for S WINCHESTER AVE?

S WINCHESTER AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 6.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S WINCHESTER AVE?

S WINCHESTER AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is S WINCHESTER AVE and does age affect safety?

S WINCHESTER AVE was built in 1935, making it 91 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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