Road 702 over Big Nemaha River S Fk
Pawnee County, Nebraska · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Road 702 over Big Nemaha River S Fk in Pawnee 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 1995, making it 30 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 40 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2003).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 68 of the 191 inventoried bridges in Pawnee County rated good (35.6%); 66 (34.6%) 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 July 2023, 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 | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 341 ft |
| Location | 1E N50 Kansas Sl |
| NBI structure number | C006723840 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Nebraska department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Pawnee County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| N4 over N Fk Big Nemaha River | 1950 | 1,385 | Poor |
| N50 over Negro Branch | 2023 | 1,135 | Good |
| N50 over Lores Branch | 2023 | 1,135 | Good |
| N4 over Taylor Branch | 1973 | 1,120 | Good |
| N4 over BNSF RR 083-670-v | 1940 | 1,120 | Fair |
| N8/n50 over Dry Branch | 2023 | 1,075 | Good |
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