COUNTY ROAD 31
Carrying COUNTY ROAD 31 over LOW LINE CANAL
1S OF LAKE MINATARE, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROAD 31
The COUNTY ROAD 31 bridge in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska carries COUNTY ROAD 31 over LOW LINE CANAL. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1987, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35 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 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COUNTY ROAD 31 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
- 1935
- Last Reconstructed
- 1987
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 11.9 m (39 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 35 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C007906120
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
COUNTY ROAD 31 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare COUNTY ROAD 31 against other structures in Scotts Bluff and across Nebraska. Nebraska bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for COUNTY ROAD 31?
COUNTY ROAD 31 in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COUNTY ROAD 31 inspected?
COUNTY ROAD 31'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 35 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROAD 31 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for COUNTY ROAD 31?
COUNTY ROAD 31 has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROAD 31?
COUNTY ROAD 31 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is COUNTY ROAD 31 and does age affect safety?
COUNTY ROAD 31 was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 1987.
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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