S16F NATIONAL FRST
Carrying S16F NATIONAL FRST over NIOBRARA RIVER
9S NENZEL, Cherry, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: S16F NATIONAL FRST
The S16F NATIONAL FRST bridge in Cherry, Nebraska carries S16F NATIONAL FRST over NIOBRARA RIVER. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1988, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 65.2 meters (214 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 105 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How S16F NATIONAL FRST 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
- 1952
- Last Reconstructed
- 1988
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 65.2 m (214 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.4 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 105 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SS16F00917
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S16F NATIONAL FRST 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 S16F NATIONAL FRST against other structures in Cherry 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 S16F NATIONAL FRST?
S16F NATIONAL FRST in Cherry, Nebraska has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is S16F NATIONAL FRST inspected?
S16F NATIONAL FRST'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 105 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S16F NATIONAL FRST 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 S16F NATIONAL FRST?
S16F NATIONAL FRST has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining S16F NATIONAL FRST?
S16F NATIONAL FRST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is S16F NATIONAL FRST and does age affect safety?
S16F NATIONAL FRST was built in 1952, making it 74 years old and last reconstructed in 1988.
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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