L53E KIMBALL SE CN
Carrying L53E KIMBALL SE CN over STREAM
1SE KIMBALL, Kimball, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: L53E KIMBALL SE CN
The L53E KIMBALL SE CN bridge in Kimball, Nebraska carries L53E KIMBALL SE CN over STREAM. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 380 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 L53E KIMBALL SE CN 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
- 1955
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 6.7 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 380 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SL53E00096
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 L53E KIMBALL SE CN 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 L53E KIMBALL SE CN against other structures in Kimball and across Nebraska. Nebraska bridges
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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 L53E KIMBALL SE CN?
L53E KIMBALL SE CN in Kimball, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is L53E KIMBALL SE CN inspected?
L53E KIMBALL SE CN'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 380 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. L53E KIMBALL SE CN 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 L53E KIMBALL SE CN?
L53E KIMBALL SE CN has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining L53E KIMBALL SE CN?
L53E KIMBALL SE CN is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is L53E KIMBALL SE CN and does age affect safety?
L53E KIMBALL SE CN was built in 1955, making it 71 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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