FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS 1530

Carrying FAS 1530 over E BR MUDDY CREEK

JCT US283/N23 4.8W 12.8S, Gosper, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAS 1530

The FAS 1530 bridge in Gosper, Nebraska carries FAS 1530 over E BR MUDDY CREEK. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 28.0 meters (92 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 75 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 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.0 metric tons.

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

How FAS 1530 compares

▼ 0.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 49%
Higher load rating than 51% of Nebraska bridges
63
Bridges in Gosper · 6 in Poor condition
FAS 1530 27.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.9
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−0.8

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
27.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
28.0 m (92 ft)
Deck Width
9.2 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
75 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C003704215

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAS 1530 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 FAS 1530 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 FAS 1530?

FAS 1530 in Gosper, Nebraska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAS 1530 inspected?

FAS 1530'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 75 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 1530 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 FAS 1530?

FAS 1530 has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 1530?

FAS 1530 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FAS 1530 and does age affect safety?

FAS 1530 was built in 1983, making it 43 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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