Cedar County Bridge Report Card
Cedar County scores 76 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Cedar County, Nebraska
Cedar County has 315 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 16 rated poor and 13 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.1% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10,125 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Cedar County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 76/100 (C). The county has 315 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 16 in poor condition and 13 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10,125 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 | 5.1% | 10.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 6.8% of measured traffic | 5.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.1% | 8.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 47 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 148,645 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 | 5.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 47 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 10,125 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Cedar County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Highway over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 65 | 1935 |
| County Highway over Baker Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1950 |
| County Highway over North Logan Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1935 |
| 576 AVE over Ames Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1935 |
| Us81 over Norwegian Bow Creek Trib | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,475 | 1945 |
| Us81 over Norwegian Bow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,410 | 1953 |
| N57 over Pearl Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,835 | 1987 |
| Cedar Street over Middle Logan Crk Trib | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 400 | 1935 |
| County Highway over Norwegian Bow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 400 | 1970 |
| 894th RD over Antelope Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 165 | 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.