Garfield County Bridge Report Card
Garfield County scores 92 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Garfield County, Nebraska
Garfield County has 24 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.2% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Garfield County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 92/100 (A). The county has 24 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5 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 | 4.2% | 8.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 48 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 12,871 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 | 4.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 48 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 5 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Garfield County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Highway over Big Cedar Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1965 |
| N11/n91 over North Loup River | High traffic | Good | 2,065 | 1940 |
| N11 over Stream | High traffic | Good | 1,840 | 1996 |
| N91 over Stream | High traffic | Good | 1,385 | 1950 |
| N91 over North Loup River Trib | High traffic | Good | 1,385 | 1950 |
| N91 over Mirdan Canal | High traffic | Good | 1,385 | 1982 |
| N11 over Burwell Sumter Canal | High traffic | Fair | 1,065 | 1956 |
| N96 over North Loup River | High traffic | Good | 980 | 2019 |
| N91 over Bean Creek | High traffic | Good | 765 | 1934 |
| N96 over Calamus River | High traffic | Good | 675 | 2020 |
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.