BNSF RR
Carrying BNSF RR over BNSF RR
RULO ASH @ US159, Richardson, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BNSF RR
The BNSF RR bridge in Richardson, Nebraska carries BNSF RR over BNSF RR. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nebraska bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BNSF RR compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1935
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- M2130A6310
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BNSF RR 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 BNSF RR against other structures in Richardson 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 BNSF RR?
BNSF RR in Richardson, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BNSF RR inspected?
BNSF RR'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. BNSF RR is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BNSF RR?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for BNSF RR.
Who is responsible for maintaining BNSF RR?
Ownership is not specified for BNSF RR in the NBI.
How old is BNSF RR and does age affect safety?
BNSF RR 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.
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