FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BLUFF CENTER ROAD

Carrying BLUFF CENTER ROAD over WOOD RIVER

WJCT US30/N11 .8S 4W, Hall, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BLUFF CENTER ROAD

The BLUFF CENTER ROAD bridge in Hall, Nebraska carries BLUFF CENTER ROAD over WOOD RIVER. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.1 meters (102 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 115 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.0 metric tons.

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

How BLUFF CENTER ROAD compares

▼ 6.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 21%
Lower load rating than 79% of Nebraska bridges
279
Bridges in Hall · 10 in Poor condition
BLUFF CENTER ROAD 21.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.5
Serviceability /30
24.5
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
31.1 m (102 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
115 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C004010510

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) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BLUFF CENTER ROAD 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 BLUFF CENTER ROAD against other structures in Hall 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 BLUFF CENTER ROAD?

BLUFF CENTER ROAD in Hall, 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 BLUFF CENTER ROAD inspected?

BLUFF CENTER 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 115 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BLUFF CENTER ROAD 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 BLUFF CENTER ROAD?

BLUFF CENTER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BLUFF CENTER ROAD?

BLUFF CENTER ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BLUFF CENTER ROAD and does age affect safety?

BLUFF CENTER ROAD was built in 1967, making it 59 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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