Lincoln County Bridge Report Card
Lincoln County scores 83 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Lincoln County, Nebraska
Lincoln County has 197 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 7 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.6% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,850 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Lincoln County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 83/100 (B). The county has 197 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 7 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,850 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 | 4.6% | 9.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.6% of measured traffic | 0.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.6% | 7.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 48 years vs 48 nationally | 0.2 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 514,195 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 | 4.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 48 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 2,850 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Lincoln County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fas 1480 over Thirty Mile Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 125 | 1927 |
| South County Line over Dry Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1935 |
| Tech College Road over Nppd Power Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,000 | 1964 |
| S56a Maxwell Spur over N Ch Platte River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 955 | 1931 |
| Fas 1545 over S Ch Platte River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 645 | 1927 |
| County Highway over Tri-county Canal Mp 9.0 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1935 |
| County Highway over Tri-county Canal Mp 32.8 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1935 |
| County Highway over Tri-county Canal Mp 7.2 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1935 |
| County Highway over Tri-county Canal Mp 5.9 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1935 |
| Fas 1475 over North Platte River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 210 | 2024 |
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.