FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PANAMA RD/FAS 3270

Carrying PANAMA RD/FAS 3270 over STREAM (X 117)

JCT US77/S-55G 2S 4.9E, Lancaster, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PANAMA RD/FAS 3270

The PANAMA RD/FAS 3270 bridge in Lancaster, Nebraska carries PANAMA RD/FAS 3270 over STREAM (X 117). It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 27.4 meters (90 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 740 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.0 metric tons.

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

How PANAMA RD/FAS 3270 compares

▲ 11.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 16%
Higher load rating than 84% of Nebraska bridges
684
Bridges in Lancaster · 27 in Poor condition
PANAMA RD/FAS 3270 39.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
27.4 m (90 ft)
Deck Width
12.9 m (42 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
740 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C005506450

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PANAMA RD/FAS 3270 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 PANAMA RD/FAS 3270 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 PANAMA RD/FAS 3270?

PANAMA RD/FAS 3270 in Lancaster, Nebraska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PANAMA RD/FAS 3270 inspected?

PANAMA RD/FAS 3270'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 740 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PANAMA RD/FAS 3270 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 PANAMA RD/FAS 3270?

PANAMA RD/FAS 3270 has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PANAMA RD/FAS 3270?

PANAMA RD/FAS 3270 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PANAMA RD/FAS 3270 and does age affect safety?

PANAMA RD/FAS 3270 was built in 2009, making it 17 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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