Sherman Co Line Rd over Farwell South Canal
Howard County, Nebraska · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Sherman Co Line Rd over Farwell South Canal in Howard County, Nebraska, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 20 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2003).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 104 of the 161 inventoried bridges in Howard County rated fair (64.6%); 11 (6.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (fair), but component ratings moved: substructure 8 to 7.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 53 ft |
| Location | 6N N58 Sherman Cl |
| NBI structure number | C004700110 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 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 Howard County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US281/N92 over Middle Loup River | 1994 | 5,285 | Fair |
| US281 over Lake Creek | 1994 | 4,270 | Good |
| US281 over Stream | 1962 | 3,150 | Good |
| N92 over Middle Loup River Trib | 1974 | 3,000 | Good |
| N11 over Middle Loup River | 1990 | 2,100 | Fair |
| US281 over North Loup River | 1955 | 2,020 | Fair |
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