FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

176 RD

Carrying 176 RD over MUD CREEK

0.4N 3E OF FILLEY, Gage, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 176 RD

The 176 RD bridge in Gage, Nebraska carries 176 RD over MUD CREEK. It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35 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 9/9. 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 45.0 metric tons.

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

How 176 RD compares

▲ 17.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of Nebraska bridges
396
Bridges in Gage · 32 in Poor condition
176 RD 45.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
45.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2023
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
35 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C003414725

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 176 RD 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 176 RD 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 176 RD?

176 RD in Gage, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 176 RD inspected?

176 RD'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 35 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 176 RD 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 176 RD?

176 RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 176 RD?

176 RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 176 RD and does age affect safety?

176 RD was built in 2023, making it 3 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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