FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BAY ROAD

Carrying BAY ROAD over US34

US35 & BAY ROAD, Cass, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: BAY ROAD

The BAY ROAD bridge in Cass, Nebraska carries BAY ROAD over US34. It was built in 2012, making it 14 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 19,688 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

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

How BAY ROAD compares

280
Bridges in Cass · 38 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
8.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2012
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
19,688 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S034 38252

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BAY ROAD 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 BAY ROAD against other structures in Cass 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 BAY ROAD?

BAY ROAD in Cass, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BAY ROAD inspected?

BAY ROAD'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 19,688 vehicles per day.

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

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

An inventory load rating is not recorded for BAY ROAD.

Who is responsible for maintaining BAY ROAD?

Ownership is not specified for BAY ROAD in the NBI.

How old is BAY ROAD and does age affect safety?

BAY ROAD was built in 2012, making it 14 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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