FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY ROAD 763

Carrying COUNTY ROAD 763 over FIELD DRAIN

1E 2N OF COZAD, Dawson, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROAD 763

The COUNTY ROAD 763 bridge in Dawson, Nebraska carries COUNTY ROAD 763 over FIELD DRAIN. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition 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 COUNTY ROAD 763 compares

▼ 5.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Nebraska bridges
302
Bridges in Dawson · 11 in Poor condition
COUNTY ROAD 763 22.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.1
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
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
1991
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C002412410

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUNTY ROAD 763 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 COUNTY ROAD 763 against other structures in Dawson 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 COUNTY ROAD 763?

COUNTY ROAD 763 in Dawson, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY ROAD 763 inspected?

COUNTY ROAD 763'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 60 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROAD 763 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 COUNTY ROAD 763?

COUNTY ROAD 763 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROAD 763?

COUNTY ROAD 763 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY ROAD 763 and does age affect safety?

COUNTY ROAD 763 was built in 1991, making it 35 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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