FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

179TH STREET

Carrying 179TH STREET over OLD LINCOLN HWY CREEK

179TH & CHICAGO, Douglas, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 179TH STREET

The 179TH STREET bridge in Douglas, Nebraska carries 179TH STREET over OLD LINCOLN HWY CREEK. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.9 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How 179TH STREET compares

▲ 5.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Nebraska bridges
563
Bridges in Douglas · 10 in Poor condition
179TH STREET 33.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.9 m (29 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C002812901P

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 179TH STREET 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 179TH STREET against other structures in Douglas and across Nebraska. Nebraska bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for 179TH STREET?

179TH STREET in Douglas, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 179TH STREET inspected?

179TH STREET'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 10 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 179TH STREET is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 179TH STREET?

179TH STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 179TH STREET?

179TH STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is 179TH STREET and does age affect safety?

179TH STREET was built in 2005, making it 21 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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