Cherry County Bridge Report Card
Cherry County scores 29 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Cherry County, Nebraska
Cherry County has 57 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 11 rated poor and 7 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 19.3% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,227 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Cherry County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 29/100 (F). The county has 57 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 11 in poor condition and 7 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,227 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 | 19.3% | 38.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 6.4% of measured traffic | 4.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 12.3% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 66 years vs 48 nationally | 7.5 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 19,027 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 | 19.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 12.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 66 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,227 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Cherry County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Highway over Niobrara River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 35 | 1916 |
| County Highway over Niobrara River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1913 |
| 3 Mile Crossing over Dry Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1935 |
| County Highway over Big Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1900 |
| County Highway over Niobrara River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1916 |
| N12 over Minnechaduza Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,070 | 1958 |
| Fas 1755 over Goose Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 55 | 1979 |
| County Highway over Snake River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1935 |
| County Highway over Niobrara River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1909 |
| County Highway over Niobrara River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1916 |
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.