Butler County Bridge Report Card
Butler County scores 88 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Butler County, Nebraska
Butler County has 212 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 7 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.8% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 80 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Butler County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 88/100 (B). The county has 212 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 7 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 80 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 | 2.8% | 5.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.1% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.3% | 6.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 123,987 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 | 2.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 80 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Butler County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Road Vw over Middle Oak Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1935 |
| County Road 42 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1935 |
| County Road 39 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1935 |
| Township Road over S Ch Platte River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1891 |
| County Road E over Big Blue River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1897 |
| County Road 33 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1935 |
| Us81 over Stream | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 8,100 | 1991 |
| Fas 3020 over Stream | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 35 | 1970 |
| County Road 36 over Bone Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 10 | 1935 |
| County Road 26 1/2 over Stream | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 5 | 1935 |
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.