FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SOUTH 94TH ROAD

Carrying SOUTH 94TH ROAD over STREAM

.7S 1W OF BARNESTON, Gage, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH 94TH ROAD

The SOUTH 94TH ROAD bridge in Gage, Nebraska carries SOUTH 94TH ROAD over STREAM. It was built in 1910, making it 116 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 21.6 meters (71 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 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.

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

How SOUTH 94TH ROAD compares

396
Bridges in Gage · 32 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
19.8 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
5.5
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1910
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
21.6 m (71 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C003407020

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.

How to read this record

SOUTH 94TH 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 SOUTH 94TH ROAD against other structures in Gage 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 SOUTH 94TH ROAD?

SOUTH 94TH ROAD in Gage, Nebraska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SOUTH 94TH ROAD inspected?

SOUTH 94TH 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. SOUTH 94TH 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 SOUTH 94TH ROAD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for SOUTH 94TH ROAD.

Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH 94TH ROAD?

SOUTH 94TH ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SOUTH 94TH ROAD and does age affect safety?

SOUTH 94TH ROAD was built in 1910, making it 116 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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