FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N51

Carrying N51 over MISSOURI RIVER/RIVER RD

1E DECATUR, Burt, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: N51

The N51 bridge in Burt, Nebraska carries N51 over MISSOURI RIVER/RIVER RD. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 25 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nebraska bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

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

How N51 compares

170
Bridges in Burt · 5 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
40.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
31.4
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Steel Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S051 03644

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N51 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 N51 against other structures in Burt 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 N51?

N51 in Burt, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N51 inspected?

N51'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 25 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N51 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 N51?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for N51.

Who is responsible for maintaining N51?

Ownership is not specified for N51 in the NBI.

How old is N51 and does age affect safety?

N51 was built in 1950, making it 76 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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