FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N E INDUSTRIAL HWY

Carrying N E INDUSTRIAL HWY over N FORK ELKHORN R OVRFLW

2.5N & 0.3W OF NORFOLK, Madison, Nebraska

Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating Higher than 72% of rated Nebraska bridges

N E INDUSTRIAL HWY in Madison, Nebraska sits above 72% of rated Nebraska bridges on inventory load rating (34 t), while its 2018 build year is earlier than 4% of Madison's recorded-year cohort (302 bridges).

N E INDUSTRIAL HWY in Madison, Nebraska is rated Good in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 2018, it carries 1 rated component on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 8. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Good 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:C005920407P

POST-2000 · CONCRETE · MULTI-SPAN · CULVERT-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-GOOD

  • POST-2000 2000+
  • CONCRETE Concrete
  • MULTI-SPAN 3 spans
  • CULVERT-LED Culvert-led
  • ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
  • STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
  • CAT-GOOD Good

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: N E INDUSTRIAL HWY

The N E INDUSTRIAL HWY bridge in Madison, Nebraska carries N E INDUSTRIAL HWY over N FORK ELKHORN R OVRFLW. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.4 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,815 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

How N E INDUSTRIAL HWY compares

▲ 6.6
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.4 t; 15,392 of 15,398 rated)
302
Bridges in Madison · 25 in Poor condition

Age against the county: built in 2018, earlier than 11 of Madison's 302 bridges with a recorded construction year (4%), against a county median build year of 1983. This is one of the newer structures in its county.

N E INDUSTRIAL HWY 34.0 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).

N E INDUSTRIAL HWY vs every rated Nebraska bridge

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

34 Top 28% higher than 72% 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

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
34.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Madison inventory by recorded NBI category

Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 302 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
2018
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.4 m (37 ft)
0
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,815 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C005920407P

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N E INDUSTRIAL HWY 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 N E INDUSTRIAL HWY against other structures in Madison 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 N E INDUSTRIAL HWY?

N E INDUSTRIAL HWY in Madison, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N E INDUSTRIAL HWY inspected?

N E INDUSTRIAL HWY'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 2,815 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N E INDUSTRIAL HWY 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 N E INDUSTRIAL HWY?

N E INDUSTRIAL HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N E INDUSTRIAL HWY?

N E INDUSTRIAL HWY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is N E INDUSTRIAL HWY and does age affect safety?

N E INDUSTRIAL HWY was built in 2018, making it 8 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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