NORFLK AVE/FAU6020
Carrying NORFLK AVE/FAU6020 over N FK ELKHORN RIVER
IN NORFOLK, Madison, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NORFLK AVE/FAU6020
The NORFLK AVE/FAU6020 bridge in Madison, Nebraska carries NORFLK AVE/FAU6020 over N FK ELKHORN RIVER. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2016, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 80.8 meters (265 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,130 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal 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. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NORFLK AVE/FAU6020 compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Last Reconstructed
- 2016
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 80.8 m (265 ft)
- Deck Width
- 23.2 m (76 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,130 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- U175521025
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
NORFLK AVE/FAU6020 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 NORFLK AVE/FAU6020 against other structures in Madison 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 NORFLK AVE/FAU6020?
NORFLK AVE/FAU6020 in Madison, 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 NORFLK AVE/FAU6020 inspected?
NORFLK AVE/FAU6020'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 8,130 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORFLK AVE/FAU6020 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 NORFLK AVE/FAU6020?
NORFLK AVE/FAU6020 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NORFLK AVE/FAU6020?
NORFLK AVE/FAU6020 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is NORFLK AVE/FAU6020 and does age affect safety?
NORFLK AVE/FAU6020 was built in 1968, making it 58 years old and last reconstructed in 2016.
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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