L51A BRULE CNLK
Carrying L51A BRULE CNLK over SOUTH PLATTE RIVER
1S BRULE, Keith, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: L51A BRULE CNLK
The L51A BRULE CNLK bridge in Keith, Nebraska carries L51A BRULE CNLK over SOUTH PLATTE RIVER. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1976, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 11 sections, stretching 213.4 meters (700 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,235 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How L51A BRULE CNLK compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1934
- Last Reconstructed
- 1976
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 11
- Structure Length
- 213.4 m (700 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.0 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,235 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SL51A00068
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • 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 L51A BRULE 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 L51A BRULE CNLK against other structures in Keith 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 L51A BRULE CNLK?
L51A BRULE CNLK in Keith, Nebraska has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is L51A BRULE CNLK inspected?
L51A BRULE 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 1,235 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. L51A BRULE 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 L51A BRULE CNLK?
L51A BRULE CNLK has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining L51A BRULE CNLK?
L51A BRULE CNLK is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is L51A BRULE CNLK and does age affect safety?
L51A BRULE CNLK was built in 1934, making it 92 years old and last reconstructed in 1976.
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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