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A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
Infrastructure Grade
Infrastructure Report Card
7.5% of bridges in poor condition
Total Bridges
15,412
Poor Condition
1,155(7.5%)
Avg Bridge Age
48 yrs
Trend
Stable
| Metric | Nebraska | National Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| % Poor Condition | 7.5% | 6.7% | Stable |
| vs. National Average | +0.8 pts | -- | -- |
| Average Bridge Age | 48 yrs | 48 yrs | -- |
| Good or Better | 5,296(34.4%) | -- | -- |
Grade Scale
Percentage of bridges in poor condition over time. The dashed line shows the national average for comparison.
Total Bridges
15,412
Poor Condition
1,155(7.5%)
Average Age
48 yrs
Daily Crossings
34.5M
Good or Better
5,296(34.4%)
These bridges have at least one major component rated "5" (Fair) — one step above the poor threshold. Sorted by daily traffic to highlight highest-impact structures at risk.
| Bridge | Location | Deck | Super | Sub | Daily Traffic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I680 | Douglas County | 5 | 5 | 7 | 70,310 |
| I680 | Douglas County | 5 | 5 | 7 | 70,310 |
| WB-US275/N92 | Douglas County | 6 | 7 | 5 | 59,995 |
| I480/US6 | Douglas County | 7 | 6 | 5 | 54,925 |
| US6 | Douglas County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 47,915 |
| 72ND ST/FAU 5037 | Douglas County | 5 | 6 | 6 | 45,000 |
| I480/20TH ST EXIT | Douglas County | 8 | 5 | 6 | 42,920 |
| I80 | Seward County | 5 | 5 | 6 | 33,125 |
| I80 | Seward County | 5 | 6 | 7 | 33,125 |
| I680 | Douglas County | 6 | 5 | 7 | 31,775 |
| I80 | Seward County | 6 | 5 | 5 | 30,530 |
| I80 | Seward County | 7 | 5 | 5 | 30,530 |
| 132ND ST/FAU 5003 | Douglas County | 5 | 6 | 6 | 28,698 |
| I680 | Douglas County | 5 | 7 | 7 | 28,430 |
| I80 | Hall County | 9 | 5 | 7 | 23,595 |
The 10 bridges in poorest condition, ranked by lowest sufficiency rating.
over WOOD RIVER
over HOOKER CREEK
over SHAW CREEK
over STREAM
over MUDDY CREEK
over SOUTH LOUP RIVER
over STREAM
over STREAM
over SAMPSON BRANCH
over HONEY CREEK
States with similar infrastructure profiles, ranked by percentage of bridges in poor condition.
Grading: Grades are based on the percentage of bridges classified as "poor condition." A bridge is in poor condition when at least one major component (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the NBI 0-9 scale.
Data Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Bridge Inventory (NBI). Data is updated annually. BridgeStats is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FHWA.
Watchlist Criteria: Bridges with any component rated "5" (Fair) are one step from the poor threshold of 4 and are flagged for monitoring. These bridges are not yet in poor condition but may deteriorate without maintenance.