FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ADAMS ST/FAS 5250

Carrying ADAMS ST/FAS 5250 over STEVENS CREEK (K 123)

JCT US34/US77 6.6E, Lancaster, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ADAMS ST/FAS 5250

The ADAMS ST/FAS 5250 bridge in Lancaster, Nebraska carries ADAMS ST/FAS 5250 over STEVENS CREEK (K 123). It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 33.8 meters (111 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,937 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 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 33.0 metric tons.

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

How ADAMS ST/FAS 5250 compares

▲ 5.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Nebraska bridges
684
Bridges in Lancaster · 27 in Poor condition
ADAMS ST/FAS 5250 33.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
20.9
Essentiality /15
11.9
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
33.8 m (111 ft)
Deck Width
9.2 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,937 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C005543030

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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 ADAMS ST/FAS 5250 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 ADAMS ST/FAS 5250 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 ADAMS ST/FAS 5250?

ADAMS ST/FAS 5250 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 ADAMS ST/FAS 5250 inspected?

ADAMS ST/FAS 5250'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 1,937 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ADAMS ST/FAS 5250 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 ADAMS ST/FAS 5250?

ADAMS ST/FAS 5250 has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ADAMS ST/FAS 5250?

ADAMS ST/FAS 5250 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ADAMS ST/FAS 5250 and does age affect safety?

ADAMS ST/FAS 5250 was built in 1986, making it 40 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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