FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EISENHOWER AVE

Carrying EISENHOWER AVE over SPRING BRANCH

1N .2E OF NORFOLK, Madison, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
9 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EISENHOWER AVE

The EISENHOWER AVE bridge in Madison, Nebraska carries EISENHOWER AVE over SPRING BRANCH. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 24.4 meters (80 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 9.0 metric tons.

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

How EISENHOWER AVE compares

▼ 18.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Nebraska bridges
302
Bridges in Madison · 25 in Poor condition
EISENHOWER AVE 9.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
18.2
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
9.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
24.4 m (80 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C005940620

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EISENHOWER 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 EISENHOWER AVE against other structures in Madison 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 EISENHOWER AVE?

EISENHOWER AVE in Madison, Nebraska has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EISENHOWER AVE inspected?

EISENHOWER 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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EISENHOWER AVE 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 EISENHOWER AVE?

EISENHOWER AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EISENHOWER AVE?

EISENHOWER AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is EISENHOWER AVE and does age affect safety?

EISENHOWER AVE was built in 1976, making it 50 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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