Gosper County Bridge Report Card
Gosper County scores 45 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Gosper County, Nebraska
Gosper County has 62 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 11 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 17.7% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,510 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Gosper County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 45/100 (F). The county has 62 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 11 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,510 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 | 17.7% | 35.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 12.6% of measured traffic | 9.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.8% | 9.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 49 years vs 48 nationally | 0.4 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 12,005 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 | 17.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 49 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,510 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Gosper County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Highway over Muddy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1916 |
| Johnson Lake DR over Tri-county Supply Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,220 | 1935 |
| Fas 1530 over Elk Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 85 | 1983 |
| Fas 1685 over Tri-county Supply Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 45 | 1970 |
| Fas 1685 over Plum Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 45 | 1980 |
| County Highway over Plum Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1973 |
| County Highway over Lateral E-65 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1977 |
| County Highway over Lateral E-65 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1977 |
| County Highway over Tri-county Supply Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1963 |
| County Highway over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 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.