FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

R34J ROCKFORD LAKE

Carrying R34J ROCKFORD LAKE over STREAM

.5N OF ROCKFORD, Gage, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: R34J ROCKFORD LAKE

The R34J ROCKFORD LAKE bridge in Gage, Nebraska carries R34J ROCKFORD LAKE over STREAM. It was built in 1926, making it 100 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 205 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 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair 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 R34J ROCKFORD LAKE compares

▼ 5.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Nebraska bridges
396
Bridges in Gage · 32 in Poor condition
R34J ROCKFORD LAKE 22.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.1
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1926
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
205 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C003413510

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) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether R34J ROCKFORD LAKE 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 R34J ROCKFORD LAKE 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 R34J ROCKFORD LAKE?

R34J ROCKFORD LAKE in Gage, Nebraska has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is R34J ROCKFORD LAKE inspected?

R34J ROCKFORD LAKE'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 205 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. R34J ROCKFORD LAKE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for R34J ROCKFORD LAKE?

R34J ROCKFORD LAKE has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining R34J ROCKFORD LAKE?

R34J ROCKFORD LAKE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is R34J ROCKFORD LAKE and does age affect safety?

R34J ROCKFORD LAKE was built in 1926, making it 100 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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