COUNTY RTE. A
Carrying COUNTY RTE. A over SPILLWAY CHANNEL
Harlan County Lake, Harlan, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY RTE. A
The COUNTY RTE. A bridge in Harlan, Nebraska carries COUNTY RTE. A over SPILLWAY CHANNEL. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 18 sections, stretching 260.9 meters (856 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 350 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by Army Corps of Engineers.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COUNTY RTE. A 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
- 1952
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 18
- Structure Length
- 260.9 m (856 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.9 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 350 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- CEPMRKNE0000002
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUNTY RTE. A 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 COUNTY RTE. A against other structures in Harlan 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 RTE. A?
COUNTY RTE. A in Harlan, Nebraska has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COUNTY RTE. A inspected?
COUNTY RTE. A'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 350 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY RTE. A 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 COUNTY RTE. A?
COUNTY RTE. A has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY RTE. A?
COUNTY RTE. A is owned and maintained by Army Corps of Engineers.
How old is COUNTY RTE. A and does age affect safety?
COUNTY RTE. A was built in 1952, making it 74 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.
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