FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CO RD 408/COL 7309

Carrying CO RD 408/COL 7309 over NPPID CANAL

1N US30 LINCOLN CL, Dawson, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CO RD 408/COL 7309

The CO RD 408/COL 7309 bridge in Dawson, Nebraska carries CO RD 408/COL 7309 over NPPID CANAL. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 70 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.0 metric tons.

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

How CO RD 408/COL 7309 compares

▲ 4.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 41%
Higher load rating than 59% of Nebraska bridges
302
Bridges in Dawson · 11 in Poor condition
CO RD 408/COL 7309 32.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.9
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
Other Local Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
70 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C002430115

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

CO RD 408/COL 7309 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 CO RD 408/COL 7309 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 CO RD 408/COL 7309?

CO RD 408/COL 7309 in Dawson, Nebraska has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CO RD 408/COL 7309 inspected?

CO RD 408/COL 7309'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 70 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CO RD 408/COL 7309 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 CO RD 408/COL 7309?

CO RD 408/COL 7309 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CO RD 408/COL 7309?

CO RD 408/COL 7309 is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

How old is CO RD 408/COL 7309 and does age affect safety?

CO RD 408/COL 7309 was built in 1976, making it 50 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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