FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SW 140TH ST

Carrying SW 140TH ST over S BR MIDDLE CREEK (M 23)

1S US6 SEWARD CL, Lancaster, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SW 140TH ST

The SW 140TH ST bridge in Lancaster, Nebraska carries SW 140TH ST over S BR MIDDLE CREEK (M 23). It was built in 1917, making it 109 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1986, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.0 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 108 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.0 metric tons.

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

How SW 140TH ST compares

▼ 5.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Nebraska bridges
684
Bridges in Lancaster · 27 in Poor condition
SW 140TH ST 22.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.1
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1917
Last Reconstructed
1986
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.0 m (46 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
108 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C005500125

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SW 140TH ST 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 SW 140TH ST against other structures in Lancaster 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 SW 140TH ST?

SW 140TH ST in Lancaster, Nebraska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SW 140TH ST inspected?

SW 140TH ST'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 108 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SW 140TH ST 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 SW 140TH ST?

SW 140TH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SW 140TH ST?

SW 140TH ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SW 140TH ST and does age affect safety?

SW 140TH ST was built in 1917, making it 109 years old and last reconstructed in 1986.

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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