RD 27W
Carrying RD 27W over I80
5E BUCHNELL INTERCHG, Kimball, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RD 27W
The RD 27W bridge in Kimball, Nebraska carries RD 27W over I80. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 7,910 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RD 27W 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
- 1971
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,910 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S080 01346
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RD 27W 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 RD 27W against other structures in Kimball 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 RD 27W?
RD 27W in Kimball, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RD 27W inspected?
RD 27W'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 7,910 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RD 27W 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 RD 27W?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for RD 27W.
Who is responsible for maintaining RD 27W?
Ownership is not specified for RD 27W in the NBI.
How old is RD 27W and does age affect safety?
RD 27W was built in 1971, making it 55 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.
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