Dodge County Bridge Report Card
Dodge County scores 93 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Dodge County, Nebraska
Dodge County has 338 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.4% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 14,825 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Dodge County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 93/100 (A). The county has 338 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 14,825 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 | 2.4% | 4.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.7% of measured traffic | 2.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.3% | 0.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 552,092 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 | 2.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 14,825 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Dodge County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us30 over Fremont Co Drain Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,310 | 1970 |
| Us30 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,365 | 1950 |
| Coll 7852 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1977 |
| Township Road over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 255 | 1970 |
| Township Road over Rawhide Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1955 |
| Township Road over Ditch #7 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 190 | 1968 |
| Township Road over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 115 | 1949 |
| RD S over Fremont Cutoff Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 90 | 1964 |
| Township Road over Stream | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 25 | 1950 |
| Us275/us77 over Uprr | High traffic | Fair | 16,380 | 1981 |
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.