FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N58

Carrying N58 over BIG SLOUGH

2SE DANNEBROG, Howard, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N58

The N58 bridge in Howard, Nebraska carries N58 over BIG SLOUGH. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 15.8 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 650 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 a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 32.0 metric tons.

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

How N58 compares

▲ 4.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 41%
Higher load rating than 59% of Nebraska bridges
161
Bridges in Howard · 10 in Poor condition
N58 32.0 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
54.9
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
9/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
15.8 m (52 ft)
Deck Width
9.9 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
650 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S058 00737

Condition Analysis

  • At 9/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N58 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 N58 against other structures in Howard 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 N58?

N58 in Howard, Nebraska has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N58 inspected?

N58'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 650 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N58 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 N58?

N58 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N58?

N58 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is N58 and does age affect safety?

N58 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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