FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IRR/COUNTY HIGHWAY

Carrying IRR/COUNTY HIGHWAY over SOUTH OMAHA CREEK

2.7S OF WALTHILL, Thurston, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
54 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IRR/COUNTY HIGHWAY

The IRR/COUNTY HIGHWAY bridge in Thurston, Nebraska carries IRR/COUNTY HIGHWAY over SOUTH OMAHA CREEK. It was built in 1910, making it 116 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 3/9. 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 54.0 metric tons.

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

How IRR/COUNTY HIGHWAY compares

▲ 26.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Nebraska bridges
152
Bridges in Thurston · 31 in Poor condition
IRR/COUNTY HIGHWAY 54.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
52.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
54.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1910
Last Reconstructed
1998
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.2 m (50 ft)
Deck Width
7.1 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C008722635

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

IRR/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 IRR/COUNTY HIGHWAY against other structures in Thurston 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 IRR/COUNTY HIGHWAY?

IRR/COUNTY HIGHWAY in Thurston, Nebraska has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IRR/COUNTY HIGHWAY inspected?

IRR/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 25 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IRR/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 IRR/COUNTY HIGHWAY?

IRR/COUNTY HIGHWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 54.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IRR/COUNTY HIGHWAY?

IRR/COUNTY HIGHWAY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is IRR/COUNTY HIGHWAY and does age affect safety?

IRR/COUNTY HIGHWAY was built in 1910, making it 116 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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