FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S 27TH ST/FAS 3345

Carrying S 27TH ST/FAS 3345 over STREAM (P 27)

JCT N2/N43 .3S 9.3W, Lancaster, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S 27TH ST/FAS 3345

The S 27TH ST/FAS 3345 bridge in Lancaster, Nebraska carries S 27TH ST/FAS 3345 over STREAM (P 27). It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,050 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.0 metric tons.

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

How S 27TH ST/FAS 3345 compares

▼ 8.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Nebraska bridges
684
Bridges in Lancaster · 27 in Poor condition
S 27TH ST/FAS 3345 19.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
22.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
14.0
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1936
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,050 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C005512520

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

S 27TH ST/FAS 3345 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 S 27TH ST/FAS 3345 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 27TH ST/FAS 3345?

S 27TH ST/FAS 3345 in Lancaster, Nebraska has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S 27TH ST/FAS 3345 inspected?

S 27TH ST/FAS 3345'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 6,050 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S 27TH ST/FAS 3345 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 S 27TH ST/FAS 3345?

S 27TH ST/FAS 3345 has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S 27TH ST/FAS 3345?

S 27TH ST/FAS 3345 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is S 27TH ST/FAS 3345 and does age affect safety?

S 27TH ST/FAS 3345 was built in 1936, making it 90 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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