OLD LINCOLN HWY
Carrying OLD LINCOLN HWY over W BR PAPILLION CREEK
1.7E OF ELKHORN, Douglas, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD LINCOLN HWY
The OLD LINCOLN HWY bridge in Douglas, Nebraska carries OLD LINCOLN HWY over W BR PAPILLION CREEK. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 37.5 meters (123 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 653 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD LINCOLN HWY compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1996
- Last Reconstructed
- 1997
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 37.5 m (123 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.2 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 653 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C002811805P
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD LINCOLN HWY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare OLD LINCOLN HWY against other structures in Douglas and across Nebraska. Nebraska bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for OLD LINCOLN HWY?
OLD LINCOLN HWY in Douglas, Nebraska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD LINCOLN HWY inspected?
OLD LINCOLN HWY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 653 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD LINCOLN HWY is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD LINCOLN HWY?
OLD LINCOLN HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD LINCOLN HWY?
OLD LINCOLN HWY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is OLD LINCOLN HWY and does age affect safety?
OLD LINCOLN HWY was built in 1996, making it 30 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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