FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FIRTH RD/FAS 3250

Carrying FIRTH RD/FAS 3250 over M BR BIG NEMAHA R(X 205)

JCT US77/S-55G 6S 4.2E, Lancaster, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FIRTH RD/FAS 3250

The FIRTH RD/FAS 3250 bridge in Lancaster, Nebraska carries FIRTH RD/FAS 3250 over M BR BIG NEMAHA R(X 205). It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 38.1 meters (125 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,235 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.0 metric tons.

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

How FIRTH RD/FAS 3250 compares

▲ 9.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 20%
Higher load rating than 80% of Nebraska bridges
684
Bridges in Lancaster · 27 in Poor condition
FIRTH RD/FAS 3250 37.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
37.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2016
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
38.1 m (125 ft)
Deck Width
10.5 m (34 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,235 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C005517215

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 FIRTH RD/FAS 3250 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 FIRTH RD/FAS 3250 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 FIRTH RD/FAS 3250?

FIRTH RD/FAS 3250 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 FIRTH RD/FAS 3250 inspected?

FIRTH RD/FAS 3250'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 1,235 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FIRTH RD/FAS 3250 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 FIRTH RD/FAS 3250?

FIRTH RD/FAS 3250 has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FIRTH RD/FAS 3250?

FIRTH RD/FAS 3250 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FIRTH RD/FAS 3250 and does age affect safety?

FIRTH RD/FAS 3250 was built in 2016, making it 10 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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