FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS 2965

Carrying FAS 2965 over DRAINAGE DITCH

JCT N59/N121 11W .8N, Knox, Nebraska

Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
15 t Inventory load rating Lower than 86% of rated Nebraska bridges

FAS 2965 in Knox, Nebraska sits above 14% of rated Nebraska bridges on inventory load rating (15 t), while its 1983 build year is earlier than 50% of Knox's recorded-year cohort (329 bridges).

FAS 2965 in Knox, Nebraska is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1983, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 5. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.

NBI record plate

Structure NE:C005405703

LATE-CENTURY · STEEL · SINGLE-SPAN · DECK-LED · LOCAL-ADT · LIGHT-LOAD · CAT-FAIR

  • LATE-CENTURY 1980–1999
  • STEEL Steel
  • SINGLE-SPAN Single span
  • DECK-LED Deck-led
  • LOCAL-ADT Local ADT
  • LIGHT-LOAD Light load
  • CAT-FAIR Fair

Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.

Bridge Snapshot: FAS 2965

The FAS 2965 bridge in Knox, Nebraska carries FAS 2965 over DRAINAGE DITCH. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 110 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 5/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

How FAS 2965 compares

▼ 12.4
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.4 t; 15,392 of 15,398 rated)
329
Bridges in Knox · 10 in Poor condition

Age against the county: built in 1983, earlier than 165 of Knox's 329 bridges with a recorded construction year (50%), against a county median build year of 1984. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.

FAS 2965 15.0 t
Nebraska average (15,392 of 15,398 rated) 27.4 t

Live comparison across Nebraska bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (15,392 of 15,398 rated).

FAS 2965 vs every rated Nebraska bridge

Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state

15 Top 86% higher than 14% of 15,392 bridges

rated Nebraska bridges, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more bridges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
15.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.

Knox inventory by recorded NBI category

Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 329 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
110 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C005405703

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAS 2965 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 FAS 2965 against other structures in Knox 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 FAS 2965?

FAS 2965 in Knox, Nebraska has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAS 2965 inspected?

FAS 2965'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 110 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 2965 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 FAS 2965?

FAS 2965 has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 2965?

FAS 2965 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FAS 2965 and does age affect safety?

FAS 2965 was built in 1983, making it 43 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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Every figure on PlainBridges is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. Component ratings, ADT, and condition category on this page are copied from the NBI record for this structure; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 NBI release. NBI condition categories reflect the latest reported inventory record, not a live safety, closure, or travel decision.