SCOTT RD
Carrying SCOTT RD over TRI-COUNTY CANAL
1.5E 4.5S OF BRADY, Lincoln, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SCOTT RD
The SCOTT RD bridge in Lincoln, Nebraska carries SCOTT RD over TRI-COUNTY CANAL. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 4 sections, stretching 36.6 meters (120 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 9.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SCOTT RD compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1935
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 36.6 m (120 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.2 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- Other Local Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C005609905
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
SCOTT RD 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 SCOTT RD against other structures in Lincoln 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 SCOTT RD?
SCOTT RD in Lincoln, Nebraska has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SCOTT RD inspected?
SCOTT 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 20 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SCOTT RD 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 SCOTT RD?
SCOTT RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SCOTT RD?
SCOTT RD is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
How old is SCOTT RD and does age affect safety?
SCOTT RD was built in 1935, making it 91 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.
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