FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N32

Carrying N32 over BUTTERFLY CREEK

13E MADISON, Stanton, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
50 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N32

The N32 bridge in Stanton, Nebraska carries N32 over BUTTERFLY CREEK. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.1 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 695 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by State 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. Its NBI inventory load rating is 50.0 metric tons.

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

How N32 compares

▲ 22.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of Nebraska bridges
223
Bridges in Stanton · 21 in Poor condition
N32 50.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2018
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.1 m (36 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
695 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S032 04871

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N32 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 N32 against other structures in Stanton 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 N32?

N32 in Stanton, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N32 inspected?

N32'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 695 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N32 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 N32?

N32 has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N32?

N32 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is N32 and does age affect safety?

N32 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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