FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BROAD ST/FAS 3210

Carrying BROAD ST/FAS 3210 over BIG BLUE RIVER

BLUE SPRINGS BROAD @RIVER, Gage, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BROAD ST/FAS 3210

The BROAD ST/FAS 3210 bridge in Gage, Nebraska carries BROAD ST/FAS 3210 over BIG BLUE RIVER. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 80.2 meters (263 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 420 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. 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. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.0 metric tons.

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

How BROAD ST/FAS 3210 compares

▼ 14.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Nebraska bridges
396
Bridges in Gage · 32 in Poor condition
BROAD ST/FAS 3210 13.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
16.7 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
2.2
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
0.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
13.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
80.2 m (263 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
420 vehicles/day
Structure Number
M030515420P

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

BROAD ST/FAS 3210 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 BROAD ST/FAS 3210 against other structures in Gage 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 BROAD ST/FAS 3210?

BROAD ST/FAS 3210 in Gage, Nebraska has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BROAD ST/FAS 3210 inspected?

BROAD ST/FAS 3210'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 420 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BROAD ST/FAS 3210 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 BROAD ST/FAS 3210?

BROAD ST/FAS 3210 has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BROAD ST/FAS 3210?

BROAD ST/FAS 3210 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is BROAD ST/FAS 3210 and does age affect safety?

BROAD ST/FAS 3210 was built in 1969, making it 57 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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