SPRAGUE RD/FAS3280
Carrying SPRAGUE RD/FAS3280 over STREAM (T 109)
JCT US77/S-55G 1.8W, Lancaster, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SPRAGUE RD/FAS3280
The SPRAGUE RD/FAS3280 bridge in Lancaster, Nebraska carries SPRAGUE RD/FAS3280 over STREAM (T 109). It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 37.2 meters (122 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 715 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SPRAGUE RD/FAS3280 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
- 2004
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 37.2 m (122 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 715 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C005506015
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SPRAGUE RD/FAS3280 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 SPRAGUE RD/FAS3280 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 SPRAGUE RD/FAS3280?
SPRAGUE RD/FAS3280 in Lancaster, Nebraska has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SPRAGUE RD/FAS3280 inspected?
SPRAGUE RD/FAS3280'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 715 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SPRAGUE RD/FAS3280 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 SPRAGUE RD/FAS3280?
SPRAGUE RD/FAS3280 has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SPRAGUE RD/FAS3280?
SPRAGUE RD/FAS3280 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SPRAGUE RD/FAS3280 and does age affect safety?
SPRAGUE RD/FAS3280 was built in 2004, making it 22 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.
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