JOHNSON LAKE DR
Carrying JOHNSON LAKE DR over TRI-COUNTY SUPPLY CANAL
JCT US283/N23 1W 7.3N, Gosper, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: JOHNSON LAKE DR
The JOHNSON LAKE DR bridge in Gosper, Nebraska carries JOHNSON LAKE DR over TRI-COUNTY SUPPLY CANAL. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 5 sections, stretching 41.8 meters (137 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,220 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, 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 13.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How JOHNSON LAKE DR compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1935
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 41.8 m (137 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.8 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,220 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C003702305P
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • 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) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
JOHNSON LAKE DR 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 JOHNSON LAKE DR against other structures in Gosper 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 JOHNSON LAKE DR?
JOHNSON LAKE DR in Gosper, Nebraska has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is JOHNSON LAKE DR inspected?
JOHNSON LAKE DR'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 1,220 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JOHNSON LAKE DR 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 JOHNSON LAKE DR?
JOHNSON LAKE DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining JOHNSON LAKE DR?
JOHNSON LAKE DR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is JOHNSON LAKE DR and does age affect safety?
JOHNSON LAKE DR was built in 1935, making it 91 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.
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