TOWNSHIP ROAD
Carrying TOWNSHIP ROAD over STREAM
4W 6S OF BERWYN #551A, Custer, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TOWNSHIP ROAD
The TOWNSHIP ROAD bridge in Custer, Nebraska carries TOWNSHIP ROAD over STREAM. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2016, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 11.1 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 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 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TOWNSHIP ROAD compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1930
- Last Reconstructed
- 2016
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 11.1 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C002126810
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TOWNSHIP ROAD 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 TOWNSHIP ROAD against other structures in Custer 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 TOWNSHIP ROAD?
TOWNSHIP ROAD in Custer, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TOWNSHIP ROAD inspected?
TOWNSHIP ROAD'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 10 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TOWNSHIP ROAD 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 TOWNSHIP ROAD?
TOWNSHIP ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TOWNSHIP ROAD?
TOWNSHIP ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is TOWNSHIP ROAD and does age affect safety?
TOWNSHIP ROAD was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 2016.
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.
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