Rd 431 over Lateral E-65
Gosper County, Nebraska · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rd 431 over Lateral E-65 in Gosper County, Nebraska, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 25 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2003).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 35 of the 62 inventoried bridges in Gosper County rated good (56.5%); 11 (17.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 69 ft |
| Location | 4.5E of Elwood |
| NBI structure number | C003723515 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Nebraska department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Gosper County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US283 over Tri-county Supply Canal | 1992 | 2,310 | Good |
| US283 over Plum Creek | 1957 | 1,910 | Good |
| US283 over Elk Creek | 1960 | 1,225 | Good |
| Johnson Lake Dr over Tri-county Supply Canal | 1935 | 1,220 | Poor |
| N23 over Plum Creek | 1959 | 990 | Good |
| R37B Fas 1687 over Tri-county Supply Canal | 1959 | 765 | Fair |
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