FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

4TH STREET

Carrying 4TH STREET over LITTLE BLUE RIVER TRIB

HEBRON 4TH @ HOLDREGE, Thayer, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 4TH STREET

The 4TH STREET bridge in Thayer, Nebraska carries 4TH STREET over LITTLE BLUE RIVER TRIB. It was built in 2017, making it 9 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.7 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 600 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.0 metric tons.

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

How 4TH STREET compares

▲ 9.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 20%
Higher load rating than 80% of Nebraska bridges
220
Bridges in Thayer · 11 in Poor condition
4TH STREET 37.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
17.8
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2017
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.7 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
M1170C2510

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 4TH STREET 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 4TH STREET against other structures in Thayer 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 4TH STREET?

4TH STREET in Thayer, Nebraska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 4TH STREET inspected?

4TH STREET'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 600 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 4TH STREET is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 4TH STREET?

4TH STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 4TH STREET?

4TH STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is 4TH STREET and does age affect safety?

4TH STREET was built in 2017, making it 9 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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