FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MIN MAINT ROAD

Carrying MIN MAINT ROAD over SHERMAN RESERVOIR CANAL

3.1W 7.2N OF LOUP CITY, Sherman, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MIN MAINT ROAD

The MIN MAINT ROAD bridge in Sherman, Nebraska carries MIN MAINT ROAD over SHERMAN RESERVOIR CANAL. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 36.9 meters (121 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 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 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.0 metric tons.

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

How MIN MAINT ROAD compares

▼ 1.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of Nebraska bridges
118
Bridges in Sherman · 4 in Poor condition
MIN MAINT ROAD 26.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.7
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−5.3

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
26.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
36.9 m (121 ft)
Deck Width
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C008200215P

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MIN MAINT ROAD 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 MIN MAINT ROAD against other structures in Sherman 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 MIN MAINT ROAD?

MIN MAINT ROAD in Sherman, Nebraska has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MIN MAINT ROAD inspected?

MIN MAINT ROAD'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 10 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MIN MAINT ROAD 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 MIN MAINT ROAD?

MIN MAINT ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MIN MAINT ROAD?

MIN MAINT ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MIN MAINT ROAD and does age affect safety?

MIN MAINT ROAD was built in 1963, making it 63 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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