FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

837TH RD

Carrying 837TH RD over ELKHORN RIVER TRIB

3.9W 1N OF STANTON, Stanton, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: 837TH RD

The 837TH RD bridge in Stanton, Nebraska carries 837TH RD over ELKHORN RIVER TRIB. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 18.3 meters (60 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 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.

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

How 837TH RD compares

223
Bridges in Stanton · 21 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
23.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
9.3
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
18.3 m (60 ft)
Deck Width
5.0 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C008412005

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

837TH RD 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 837TH RD against other structures in Stanton 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 837TH RD?

837TH RD in Stanton, Nebraska has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 837TH RD inspected?

837TH 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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 837TH RD 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 837TH RD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for 837TH RD.

Who is responsible for maintaining 837TH RD?

837TH RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 837TH RD and does age affect safety?

837TH RD was built in 1935, making it 91 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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