Bridge conditions in Cherry County, Nebraska
57 inventoried bridges · 11 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Of the 57 Cherry County bridges in the federal inventory, 11 carry a poor rating. That 19.3% share is roughly 3x the national average.
- 11 of the 57 bridges in Cherry County, Nebraska, are rated in poor condition (19.3%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 24 bridges (42.1%) are rated good and 22 (38.6%) fair.
- The median Cherry County bridge was built in 1963.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is N12 over Minnechaduza Creek (built 1958), carrying about 1,070 vehicles a day.
Good 42.1% · Fair 38.6% · Poor 19.3% of 57 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| N12 over Minnechaduza Creek | 1958 | 1,070 | Poor |
| Fas 1755 over Goose Creek | 1979 | 55 | Poor |
| County Highway over Niobrara River | 1916 | 35 | Poor |
| County Highway over Snake River | 1935 | 20 | Poor |
| County Highway over Niobrara River | 1909 | 10 | Poor |
| 3 Mile Crossing over Dry Creek | 1935 | 10 | Poor |
| County Highway over Niobrara River | 1913 | 10 | Poor |
| County Highway over Niobrara River | 1916 | 5 | Poor |
| County Highway over Niobrara River | 1916 | 5 | Poor |
| County Highway over Big Creek | 1900 | 5 | Poor |
| County Highway over Niobrara River | 1899 | 2 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRR/US83 over Minnechaduza Creek | 1991 | 2,440 | Good |
| US83 over Stream | 1952 | 2,440 | Fair |
| US20/83 over Niobrara River | 1994 | 2,365 | Good |
| US20 over Minnechaduza Creek | 1984 | 1,460 | Good |
| US83 over North Loup River | 1987 | 1,245 | Good |
| US83 over Ainsworth Canal | 1962 | 1,180 | Fair |
| US20 over Minnechaduza Creek | 1963 | 1,110 | Good |
| N12 over Minnechaduza Creek | 1958 | 1,070 | Poor |
| US20 over Stream | 1975 | 880 | Good |
| US20 over Evergreen Creek | 1975 | 880 | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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