COUNTY HIGHWAY
Carrying COUNTY HIGHWAY over W FK BIG BLUE RIVER
2E 1S OF BEAVER CROSSING, Seward, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY HIGHWAY
The COUNTY HIGHWAY bridge in Seward, Nebraska carries COUNTY HIGHWAY over W FK BIG BLUE RIVER. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1949, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 43.9 meters (144 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 5/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COUNTY HIGHWAY 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
- 1949
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 43.9 m (144 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C008001510
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • At 3/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
COUNTY HIGHWAY 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 HIGHWAY against other structures in Seward 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 COUNTY HIGHWAY?
COUNTY HIGHWAY in Seward, Nebraska has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COUNTY HIGHWAY inspected?
COUNTY HIGHWAY'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. COUNTY HIGHWAY 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 HIGHWAY?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for COUNTY HIGHWAY.
Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY HIGHWAY?
COUNTY HIGHWAY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is COUNTY HIGHWAY and does age affect safety?
COUNTY HIGHWAY was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 1949.
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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