US26/N61
Carrying US26/N61 over SOUTH PLATTE RIVER
0S OGALLALA, Keith, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US26/N61
The US26/N61 bridge in Keith, Nebraska carries US26/N61 over SOUTH PLATTE RIVER. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 10 sections, stretching 214.0 meters (702 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,690 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US26/N61 compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1967
- Last Reconstructed
- 1998
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 10
- Structure Length
- 214.0 m (702 ft)
- Deck Width
- 25.2 m (83 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,690 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S026 15046
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • 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 US26/N61 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 US26/N61 against other structures in Keith 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 US26/N61?
US26/N61 in Keith, Nebraska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US26/N61 inspected?
US26/N61'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 11,690 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US26/N61 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 US26/N61?
US26/N61 has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US26/N61?
US26/N61 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US26/N61 and does age affect safety?
US26/N61 was built in 1967, making it 59 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.
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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