FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

L25B BIG SPRNGS CL

Carrying L25B BIG SPRNGS CL over SOUTH PLATTE RIVER

JCT I80/L25B .5N, Deuel, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: L25B BIG SPRNGS CL

The L25B BIG SPRNGS CL bridge in Deuel, Nebraska carries L25B BIG SPRNGS CL over SOUTH PLATTE RIVER. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 7 sections, stretching 150.0 meters (492 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,465 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.0 metric tons.

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

How L25B BIG SPRNGS CL compares

▲ 12.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 14%
Higher load rating than 86% of Nebraska bridges
73
Bridges in Deuel · 1 in Poor condition
L25B BIG SPRNGS CL 40.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
150.0 m (492 ft)
Deck Width
10.5 m (34 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,465 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SL25B00063

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether L25B BIG SPRNGS CL 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 L25B BIG SPRNGS CL against other structures in Deuel 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 L25B BIG SPRNGS CL?

L25B BIG SPRNGS CL in Deuel, Nebraska has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is L25B BIG SPRNGS CL inspected?

L25B BIG SPRNGS CL'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 1,465 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. L25B BIG SPRNGS CL is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for L25B BIG SPRNGS CL?

L25B BIG SPRNGS CL has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining L25B BIG SPRNGS CL?

L25B BIG SPRNGS CL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is L25B BIG SPRNGS CL and does age affect safety?

L25B BIG SPRNGS CL was built in 1983, making it 43 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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