FAS 3707
Carrying FAS 3707 over LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER
JCT N50/N128 5E 2.1S, Otoe, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAS 3707
The FAS 3707 bridge in Otoe, Nebraska carries FAS 3707 over LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 98.1 meters (322 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAS 3707 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
- 1987
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 98.1 m (322 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.2 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 60 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C006604105
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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 FAS 3707 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 FAS 3707 against other structures in Otoe 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 FAS 3707?
FAS 3707 in Otoe, Nebraska has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAS 3707 inspected?
FAS 3707'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 60 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 3707 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 FAS 3707?
FAS 3707 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 3707?
FAS 3707 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is FAS 3707 and does age affect safety?
FAS 3707 was built in 1987, making it 39 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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