RD 55E
Carrying RD 55E over I80
2W DIX INTERCHG, Kimball, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RD 55E
The RD 55E bridge in Kimball, Nebraska carries RD 55E over I80. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 7,470 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RD 55E compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1973
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,470 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S080 02775
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 55E 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 55E 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 55E?
RD 55E in Kimball, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RD 55E inspected?
RD 55E'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 7,470 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RD 55E 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 55E?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for RD 55E.
Who is responsible for maintaining RD 55E?
Ownership is not specified for RD 55E in the NBI.
How old is RD 55E and does age affect safety?
RD 55E was built in 1973, making it 53 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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