S23A WHITNEY SPUR
Carrying S23A WHITNEY SPUR over WHITE RIVER
SCL WHITNEY, Dawes, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: S23A WHITNEY SPUR
The S23A WHITNEY SPUR bridge in Dawes, Nebraska carries S23A WHITNEY SPUR over WHITE RIVER. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 61.3 meters (201 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 225 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 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. 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 S23A WHITNEY SPUR 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
- 1937
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 61.3 m (201 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.0 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 225 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SS23A00172
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
S23A WHITNEY SPUR is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare S23A WHITNEY SPUR against other structures in Dawes 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 S23A WHITNEY SPUR?
S23A WHITNEY SPUR in Dawes, Nebraska has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is S23A WHITNEY SPUR inspected?
S23A WHITNEY SPUR'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 225 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S23A WHITNEY SPUR is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for S23A WHITNEY SPUR?
S23A WHITNEY SPUR has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining S23A WHITNEY SPUR?
S23A WHITNEY SPUR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is S23A WHITNEY SPUR and does age affect safety?
S23A WHITNEY SPUR was built in 1937, making it 89 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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