FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NW 140TH /FAS 3370

Carrying NW 140TH /FAS 3370 over MIDDLE OAK CREEK (D 143)

6N US34 SEWARD CL, Lancaster, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NW 140TH /FAS 3370

The NW 140TH /FAS 3370 bridge in Lancaster, Nebraska carries NW 140TH /FAS 3370 over MIDDLE OAK CREEK (D 143). It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 27.1 meters (89 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 620 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.0 metric tons.

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

How NW 140TH /FAS 3370 compares

▲ 1.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Nebraska bridges
684
Bridges in Lancaster · 27 in Poor condition
NW 140TH /FAS 3370 29.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.0
Serviceability /30
18.2
Essentiality /15
13.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
27.1 m (89 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
620 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C005500160

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

NW 140TH /FAS 3370 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare NW 140TH /FAS 3370 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 NW 140TH /FAS 3370?

NW 140TH /FAS 3370 in Lancaster, Nebraska has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NW 140TH /FAS 3370 inspected?

NW 140TH /FAS 3370'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 620 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NW 140TH /FAS 3370 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NW 140TH /FAS 3370?

NW 140TH /FAS 3370 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NW 140TH /FAS 3370?

NW 140TH /FAS 3370 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NW 140TH /FAS 3370 and does age affect safety?

NW 140TH /FAS 3370 was built in 1967, making it 59 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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