Scotts Bluff County Bridge Report Card
Scotts Bluff County scores 85 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
Scotts Bluff County has 248 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 10 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.0% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,898 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Scotts Bluff County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 85/100 (B). The county has 248 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 10 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,898 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 | 4.0% | 8.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.2% of measured traffic | 2.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.2% | 2.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.9 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 243,736 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 | 4.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 7,898 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Scotts Bluff County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Bound Bdwy Nprb over North Platte River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,513 | 1973 |
| Cook Oil over Tri-state Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1975 |
| Road 22 over Gering Valley Drain | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1960 |
| CR 13 - H over Mitchell-gering Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 35 | 1935 |
| County Road 31 over Low Line Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 35 | 1935 |
| CR 2 - J over Dry Creek Drain | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 35 | 1935 |
| CR E-12 (@cr 13) over Dry Spotted Tail Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1935 |
| CR L - 7 over Owl Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1935 |
| County Road U over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1983 |
| CR 32 - F over Low Line Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1935 |
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.