Dixon County Bridge Report Card
Dixon County scores 70 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Dixon County, Nebraska
Dixon County has 145 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 14 rated poor and 6 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.7% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,895 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Dixon County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 70/100 (C). The county has 145 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 14 in poor condition and 6 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,895 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 | 9.7% | 19.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.1% of measured traffic | 2.3 |
| 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 | 61,203 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 | 9.7% |
| 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 | 1,895 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Dixon County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 585 AVE over South Creek Trib | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1935 |
| 583 AVE over Jordan Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1935 |
| Township Road over South Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1970 |
| N12 over N. Aowa Creek Trib | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,450 | 1994 |
| 879 RD over Aowa Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1971 |
| Fas 3585 over Aowa Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 90 | 1973 |
| Township Road over South Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1935 |
| Township Road over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1935 |
| Township Road over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1993 |
| 582 AVE over Daily Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1911 |
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.