447TH AVE
Carrying 447TH AVE over KEYA PAHA RIVER
2E 4.2N BURTON, Keya Paha, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 447TH AVE
The 447TH AVE bridge in Keya Paha, Nebraska carries 447TH AVE over KEYA PAHA RIVER. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2020, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 82.3 meters (270 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 447TH AVE 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
- 2009
- Last Reconstructed
- 2020
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 82.3 m (270 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.7 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C005216705
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • 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 447TH AVE 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 447TH AVE against other structures in Keya Paha 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 447TH AVE?
447TH AVE in Keya Paha, 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 447TH AVE inspected?
447TH AVE'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 20 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 447TH AVE 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 447TH AVE?
447TH AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 447TH AVE?
447TH AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is 447TH AVE and does age affect safety?
447TH AVE was built in 2009, making it 17 years old and last reconstructed in 2020.
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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