VALLEY ROAD
Carrying VALLEY ROAD over FARWELL CENTRAL CANAL
3.4W 2.5N FARWELL, Howard, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: VALLEY ROAD
The VALLEY ROAD bridge in Howard, Nebraska carries VALLEY ROAD over FARWELL CENTRAL CANAL. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How VALLEY ROAD compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 16.2 m (53 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.9 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C004700505P
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VALLEY 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 VALLEY ROAD against other structures in Howard 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 VALLEY ROAD?
VALLEY ROAD in Howard, Nebraska has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is VALLEY ROAD inspected?
VALLEY 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 50 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VALLEY ROAD 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 VALLEY ROAD?
VALLEY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining VALLEY ROAD?
VALLEY ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is VALLEY ROAD and does age affect safety?
VALLEY ROAD was built in 1963, making it 63 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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