Bridge Condition Trends in Nebraska
Between 2015 and 2025, bridge conditions in Nebraska have improved. The share of bridges rated poor went from 10.3% to 7.5% — a change of -2.8 percentage points.
Condition Summary
| Year | Total | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 15,341 | 7,843 | 5,909 | 1,580 | 10.3% |
| 2020 | 15,348 | 8,038 | 6,008 | 1,302 | 8.5% |
| 2025 | 15,412 | 8,169 | 6,088 | 1,155 | 7.5% |
Most Improved Counties in Nebraska
| County | Poor % (2015) | Poor % (2025) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler | 23.1% | 0.0% | -23.1 pp |
| Blaine | 26.3% | 10.5% | -15.8 pp |
| Otoe | 31.9% | 20.6% | -11.4 pp |
| Thomas | 10.5% | 0.0% | -10.5 pp |
| Thurston | 28.7% | 18.4% | -10.2 pp |
| Pierce | 21.7% | 11.9% | -9.8 pp |
| Colfax | 11.9% | 2.4% | -9.5 pp |
| Clay | 12.3% | 3.8% | -8.5 pp |
| Dakota | 16.4% | 8.1% | -8.3 pp |
| Jefferson | 28.8% | 20.5% | -8.3 pp |