FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N43

Carrying N43 over STREAM

7S EAGLE, Otoe, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N43

The N43 bridge in Otoe, Nebraska carries N43 over STREAM. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,030 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.0 metric tons.

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

How N43 compares

▲ 5.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Nebraska bridges
363
Bridges in Otoe · 80 in Poor condition
N43 33.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
33.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,030 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S043 02328

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N43 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 N43 against other structures in Otoe 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 N43?

N43 in Otoe, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N43 inspected?

N43'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 1,030 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N43 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 N43?

N43 has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N43?

N43 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is N43 and does age affect safety?

N43 was built in 1987, making it 39 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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