S85D BELVIDERE
Carrying S85D BELVIDERE over BIG SANDY CREEK
.5W BELVIDERE, Thayer, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: S85D BELVIDERE
The S85D BELVIDERE bridge in Thayer, Nebraska carries S85D BELVIDERE over BIG SANDY CREEK. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 38.7 meters (127 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How S85D BELVIDERE 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
- 1980
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 38.7 m (127 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.5 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SS85D00061
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S85D BELVIDERE 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 S85D BELVIDERE against other structures in Thayer 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 S85D BELVIDERE?
S85D BELVIDERE in Thayer, Nebraska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is S85D BELVIDERE inspected?
S85D BELVIDERE'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 400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S85D BELVIDERE 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 S85D BELVIDERE?
S85D BELVIDERE has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining S85D BELVIDERE?
S85D BELVIDERE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is S85D BELVIDERE and does age affect safety?
S85D BELVIDERE was built in 1980, making it 46 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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