E 56TH ST
Carrying E 56TH ST over WOOD RIVER TRIB
E 56TH AND CHERRY, Buffalo, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: E 56TH ST
The E 56TH ST bridge in Buffalo, Nebraska carries E 56TH ST over WOOD RIVER TRIB. It was built in 2014, making it 12 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2017, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.4 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 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 8/9. 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 33.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How E 56TH ST 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
- 2014
- Last Reconstructed
- 2017
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 11.4 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- U135024630
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 E 56TH ST 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 E 56TH ST against other structures in Buffalo 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 E 56TH ST?
E 56TH ST in Buffalo, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is E 56TH ST inspected?
E 56TH ST'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 200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E 56TH ST 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 E 56TH ST?
E 56TH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining E 56TH ST?
E 56TH ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is E 56TH ST and does age affect safety?
E 56TH ST was built in 2014, making it 12 years old and last reconstructed in 2017.
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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