FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TOWNSHIP ROAD

Carrying TOWNSHIP ROAD over STREAM

1.5W 5N OF EMERSON, Dixon, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TOWNSHIP ROAD

The TOWNSHIP ROAD bridge in Dixon, Nebraska carries TOWNSHIP ROAD over STREAM. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 18.6 meters (61 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.0 metric tons.

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

How TOWNSHIP ROAD compares

▼ 3.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 43%
Lower load rating than 57% of Nebraska bridges
149
Bridges in Dixon · 14 in Poor condition
TOWNSHIP ROAD 24.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
45.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
7.1
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
24.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
18.6 m (61 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C002602715

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 good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

TOWNSHIP ROAD 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 TOWNSHIP ROAD against other structures in Dixon 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 Dixon, Nebraska has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 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 20 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 Poor 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 24.0 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 1993, making it 33 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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