FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US75

Carrying US75 over STREAM

3S TEKAMAH, Burt, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US75

The US75 bridge in Burt, Nebraska carries US75 over STREAM. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.7 meters (58 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,110 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 US75 compares

▲ 5.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Nebraska bridges
170
Bridges in Burt · 5 in Poor condition
US75 33.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
9.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
1979
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.7 m (58 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,110 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S075 12957

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US75 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 US75 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 US75?

US75 in Burt, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US75 inspected?

US75'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 4,110 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US75 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 US75?

US75 has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US75?

US75 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US75 and does age affect safety?

US75 was built in 1979, making it 47 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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