FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N41

Carrying N41 over INDIAN CREEK TRIBUTARY

9W ADAMS, Gage, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
54 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N41

The N41 bridge in Gage, Nebraska carries N41 over INDIAN CREEK TRIBUTARY. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,075 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 54.0 metric tons.

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

How N41 compares

▲ 26.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Nebraska bridges
396
Bridges in Gage · 32 in Poor condition
N41 54.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
10.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
54.0 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
2
Structure Length
14.9 m (49 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,075 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S041 07590

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N41 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 N41 against other structures in Gage 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 N41?

N41 in Gage, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N41 inspected?

N41'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 2,075 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N41 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 N41?

N41 has an NBI inventory load rating of 54.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N41?

N41 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is N41 and does age affect safety?

N41 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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