FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IRR/N94

Carrying IRR/N94 over SOUTH OMAHA CREEK

0E WALTHILL, Thurston, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
60 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IRR/N94

The IRR/N94 bridge in Thurston, Nebraska carries IRR/N94 over SOUTH OMAHA CREEK. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 52.4 meters (172 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,365 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 7/9, 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 60.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How IRR/N94 compares

▲ 32.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Nebraska bridges
152
Bridges in Thurston · 31 in Poor condition
IRR/N94 60.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
8.3
Special reductions
−0.1

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
60.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
52.4 m (172 ft)
Deck Width
14.1 m (46 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,365 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S094 01301

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IRR/N94 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 IRR/N94 against other structures in Thurston 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 IRR/N94?

IRR/N94 in Thurston, Nebraska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IRR/N94 inspected?

IRR/N94'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 2,365 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IRR/N94 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 IRR/N94?

IRR/N94 has an NBI inventory load rating of 60.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IRR/N94?

IRR/N94 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is IRR/N94 and does age affect safety?

IRR/N94 was built in 1994, making it 32 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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