FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RD 15

Carrying RD 15 over PUMPKIN CREEK TRIB

1.5S 9W OF HARRISBURG, Banner, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RD 15

The RD 15 bridge in Banner, Nebraska carries RD 15 over PUMPKIN CREEK TRIB. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 55 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 culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.0 metric tons.

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

How RD 15 compares

▼ 5.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Nebraska bridges
36
Bridges in Banner
RD 15 22.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.1
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
22.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
55 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C000402405P

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RD 15 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 RD 15 against other structures in Banner 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 RD 15?

RD 15 in Banner, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RD 15 inspected?

RD 15'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 55 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RD 15 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 RD 15?

RD 15 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RD 15?

RD 15 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RD 15 and does age affect safety?

RD 15 was built in 1963, making it 63 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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