Seward County Bridge Report Card
Seward County scores 80 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Seward County, Nebraska
Seward County has 246 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 19 rated poor and 5 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.7% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,640 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Seward County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 80/100 (B). The county has 246 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 19 in poor condition and 5 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,640 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 | 7.7% | 15.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.7% of measured traffic | 0.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.0% | 4.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 659,362 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 | 7.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 4,640 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Seward County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1935 |
| County Highway over Lincoln Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1935 |
| N103 over Cheese Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,690 | 1981 |
| L80f Utica Cnlk over I80 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,115 | 1966 |
| County Highway over Plum Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 125 | 1958 |
| County Highway over W Fk Big Blue River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1925 |
| Bluff Road over Plum Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1967 |
| County Highway over Plum Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1935 |
| County Highway over Big Blue River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1973 |
| County Highway over Big Blue River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1920 |
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.