NB-N44
Carrying NB-N44 over I80
KEARNEY INTRCHG, Buffalo, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NB-N44
The NB-N44 bridge in Buffalo, Nebraska carries NB-N44 over I80. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 17,490 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 NB-N44 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1963
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 17,490 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S080 27265
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 NB-N44 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 NB-N44 against other structures in Buffalo 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 NB-N44?
NB-N44 in Buffalo, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NB-N44 inspected?
NB-N44'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 17,490 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NB-N44 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 NB-N44?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for NB-N44.
Who is responsible for maintaining NB-N44?
Ownership is not specified for NB-N44 in the NBI.
How old is NB-N44 and does age affect safety?
NB-N44 was built in 1963, making it 63 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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