FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S 120TH ST

Carrying S 120TH ST over HICKMAN BRANCH (R248)

1NE OF HEDGEFIELD LAKE, Lancaster, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
47 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S 120TH ST

The S 120TH ST bridge in Lancaster, Nebraska carries S 120TH ST over HICKMAN BRANCH (R248). It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.5 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.0 metric tons.

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

How S 120TH ST compares

▲ 19.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Nebraska bridges
684
Bridges in Lancaster · 27 in Poor condition
S 120TH ST 47.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
47.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2021
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.5 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C005503910

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S 120TH 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 S 120TH 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 S 120TH ST?

S 120TH ST in Lancaster, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S 120TH ST inspected?

S 120TH 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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S 120TH ST 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 S 120TH ST?

S 120TH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S 120TH ST?

S 120TH ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is S 120TH ST and does age affect safety?

S 120TH ST was built in 2021, making it 5 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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