Nance County Bridge Report Card
Nance County scores 70 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Nance County, Nebraska
Nance County has 148 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 12 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.1% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 315 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Nance County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 70/100 (C). The county has 148 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 12 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 315 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 | 6.1% | 12.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.7% of measured traffic | 0.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 8.1% | 16.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 51 years vs 48 nationally | 1.4 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 45,390 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 | 6.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 8.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 51 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 315 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Nance County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Highway over Cottonwood Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1935 |
| Co. Road 200th AVE over Trib. Of Cedar River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1935 |
| County Highway over Plum Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1977 |
| Noble Road over Ash Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1935 |
| 570th Street over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 125 | 1935 |
| Township Road over Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1935 |
| County RD 160th Av over N Br Timber Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 35 | 1935 |
| Township Road over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1935 |
| Township Road over Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1935 |
| Fas 2535 over S Br Timber Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 75 | 1974 |
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.