FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

R71G

Carrying R71G over LAKE BABCOCK/LAKE NORTH

3N COLUMBUS, Platte, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: R71G

The R71G bridge in Platte, Nebraska carries R71G over LAKE BABCOCK/LAKE NORTH. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 350 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.0 metric tons.

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

How R71G compares

▼ 5.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Nebraska bridges
434
Bridges in Platte · 21 in Poor condition
R71G 22.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.1
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
Other Local Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C007103605P

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether R71G 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 R71G against other structures in Platte 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 R71G?

R71G in Platte, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is R71G inspected?

R71G'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 350 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. R71G 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 R71G?

R71G has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining R71G?

R71G is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

How old is R71G and does age affect safety?

R71G was built in 1962, making it 64 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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