FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

L10D SHELTON CNLK

Carrying L10D SHELTON CNLK over STREAM

3S SHELTON, Buffalo, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: L10D SHELTON CNLK

The L10D SHELTON CNLK bridge in Buffalo, Nebraska carries L10D SHELTON CNLK over STREAM. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 690 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 22.0 metric tons.

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

How L10D SHELTON CNLK compares

▼ 5.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Nebraska bridges
462
Bridges in Buffalo · 8 in Poor condition
L10D SHELTON CNLK 22.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.1
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.1
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
22.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
690 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SL10D00140

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether L10D SHELTON CNLK 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 L10D SHELTON CNLK 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 L10D SHELTON CNLK?

L10D SHELTON CNLK in Buffalo, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is L10D SHELTON CNLK inspected?

L10D SHELTON CNLK'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 690 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. L10D SHELTON CNLK 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 L10D SHELTON CNLK?

L10D SHELTON CNLK has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining L10D SHELTON CNLK?

L10D SHELTON CNLK is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is L10D SHELTON CNLK and does age affect safety?

L10D SHELTON CNLK was built in 1960, making it 66 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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