Bridge conditions in Red Willow County, Nebraska
78 inventoried bridges · 1 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
The federal inventory lists 78 bridges in Red Willow County: 50 rated good, 27 fair, and 1 poor.
- 1 of the 78 bridges in Red Willow County, Nebraska, are rated in poor condition (1.3%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 50 bridges (64.1%) are rated good and 27 (34.6%) fair.
- The median Red Willow County bridge was built in 1970.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Fas 1525 over Driftwood Creek (built 1975), carrying about 50 vehicles a day.
Good 64.1% · Fair 34.6% · Poor 1.3% of 78 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fas 1525 over Driftwood Creek | 1975 | 50 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US83 over BNSF RR 077-581-p | 1983 | 6,425 | Good |
| US6/US34 over Kelly Creek | 1962 | 4,960 | Good |
| US6/US34 over Republican River Trib | 1931 | 4,870 | Fair |
| US6/US34 over Stream | 1931 | 4,870 | Fair |
| US6/US34 over Stream | 1931 | 4,870 | Fair |
| US6/US34 over River Canyon | 2017 | 4,330 | Good |
| US6/US34 over Red Willow Creek | 1992 | 4,330 | Good |
| US6/US34 over Stream | 1963 | 3,670 | Good |
| US6/US34 over Coon Creek | 2017 | 3,405 | Good |
| US6/US34 over Stream | 1948 | 3,145 | 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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