Box Butte County Bridge Report Card
Box Butte County scores 96 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Box Butte County, Nebraska
Box Butte County has 30 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 0 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.0% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Box Butte County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 96/100 (A). The county has 30 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 0 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 0 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 59 years vs 48 nationally | 4.5 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 34,112 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 0.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 59 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 0 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Box Butte County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us385 over Snake Creek | High traffic | Good | 3,885 | 1957 |
| W 10th Street over Bnsf Rr | High traffic | Good | 3,305 | 2009 |
| N2 over Bnsf Rr 064-765-c | High traffic | Good | 3,180 | 1991 |
| Us385 over Stream | High traffic | Good | 2,980 | 1944 |
| Us385 over Dry Creek | High traffic | Good | 1,660 | 1940 |
| Us385 over Dry Creek Trib | High traffic | Good | 1,660 | 1940 |
| Us385 over Dry Creek | High traffic | Fair | 1,660 | 1940 |
| Us385 over N2/bnsf Rr | High traffic | Fair | 1,645 | 1999 |
| Us385 over Hemingford Creek | High traffic | Good | 1,625 | 1962 |
| County Road over Stream | High traffic | Good | 1,500 | 1966 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.