FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CORNHUSKER RD

Carrying CORNHUSKER RD over BIG PAPILLION CREEK

JCT US73/N131 .2N 3.1W, Sarpy, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CORNHUSKER RD

The CORNHUSKER RD bridge in Sarpy, Nebraska carries CORNHUSKER RD over BIG PAPILLION CREEK. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 105.2 meters (345 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,660 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.0 metric tons.

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

How CORNHUSKER RD compares

▲ 6.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 28%
Higher load rating than 72% of Nebraska bridges
197
Bridges in Sarpy · 17 in Poor condition
CORNHUSKER RD 34.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−0.8

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Last Reconstructed
1998
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
105.2 m (345 ft)
Deck Width
23.5 m (77 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
19,660 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C007730630

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CORNHUSKER RD 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 CORNHUSKER RD against other structures in Sarpy 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 CORNHUSKER RD?

CORNHUSKER RD in Sarpy, Nebraska has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CORNHUSKER RD inspected?

CORNHUSKER RD'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 19,660 vehicles per day.

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

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

CORNHUSKER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CORNHUSKER RD?

CORNHUSKER RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CORNHUSKER RD and does age affect safety?

CORNHUSKER RD was built in 1977, making it 49 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.

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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