FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BRANCHED OAK RD

Carrying BRANCHED OAK RD over STREAM (A 103)

3.5N 1.2E WAVERLY, Lancaster, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BRANCHED OAK RD

The BRANCHED OAK RD bridge in Lancaster, Nebraska carries BRANCHED OAK RD over STREAM (A 103). It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 54 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 6/9. 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 BRANCHED OAK RD 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
BRANCHED OAK RD 22.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.1
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
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
1974
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
54 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C005511235

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BRANCHED OAK RD 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 BRANCHED OAK RD 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 BRANCHED OAK RD?

BRANCHED OAK RD in Lancaster, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BRANCHED OAK RD inspected?

BRANCHED OAK RD'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 54 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BRANCHED OAK RD 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 BRANCHED OAK RD?

BRANCHED OAK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BRANCHED OAK RD?

BRANCHED OAK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BRANCHED OAK RD and does age affect safety?

BRANCHED OAK RD was built in 1974, making it 52 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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