Stanton County Bridge Report Card
Stanton County scores 72 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Stanton County, Nebraska
Stanton County has 221 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 19 rated poor and 12 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.6% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 555 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Stanton County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 72/100 (C). The county has 221 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 19 in poor condition and 12 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 555 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 | 8.6% | 17.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.5% of measured traffic | 0.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 5.4% | 10.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 107,864 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 | 8.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 5.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 555 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Stanton County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fas 3195 over S Br Humbug Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 155 | 1978 |
| Coll 7776 over Humbug Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 35 | 1935 |
| County Highway over Union Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1905 |
| 567th Road over Payne Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1935 |
| County Highway over Humbug Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1935 |
| County Highway over Cedar Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1950 |
| County Highway over Pleasant Run Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1935 |
| County Highway over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1935 |
| 14th Street over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1960 |
| County Highway over Meridian Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 35 | 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.