S13E/SOUTH BEND
Carrying S13E/SOUTH BEND over DECKER CREEK
3SE SOUTH BEND, Cass, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: S13E/SOUTH BEND
The S13E/SOUTH BEND bridge in Cass, Nebraska carries S13E/SOUTH BEND over DECKER CREEK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 30.2 meters (99 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,475 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 a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure 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 44.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How S13E/SOUTH BEND compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1959
- Last Reconstructed
- 1995
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 30.2 m (99 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.7 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,475 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S066 10837
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S13E/SOUTH BEND 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 S13E/SOUTH BEND 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 S13E/SOUTH BEND?
S13E/SOUTH BEND in Cass, Nebraska has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is S13E/SOUTH BEND inspected?
S13E/SOUTH BEND'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 1,475 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S13E/SOUTH BEND 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 S13E/SOUTH BEND?
S13E/SOUTH BEND has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining S13E/SOUTH BEND?
S13E/SOUTH BEND is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is S13E/SOUTH BEND and does age affect safety?
S13E/SOUTH BEND was built in 1959, making it 67 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.
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.
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