252ND STREET
Carrying 252ND STREET over STREAM
3W 1.4N GRETNA, Sarpy, Nebraska
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
252ND STREET in Sarpy, Nebraska sits above 3% of rated Nebraska bridges on inventory load rating (5 t), while its 1910 build year is earlier than 99% of Sarpy's recorded-year cohort (192 bridges).
252ND STREET in Sarpy, Nebraska is rated Poor in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1910, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 4. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Poor result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure NE:C007710305
PRE-1950 · STEEL · SINGLE-SPAN · TIED-CTRL · LOCAL-ADT · LIGHT-LOAD · CAT-POOR
- PRE-1950 Pre-1950
- STEEL Steel
- SINGLE-SPAN Single span
- TIED-CTRL Tied control
- LOCAL-ADT Local ADT
- LIGHT-LOAD Light load
- CAT-POOR Poor
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: 252ND STREET
The 252ND STREET bridge in Sarpy, Nebraska carries 252ND STREET over STREAM. It was built in 1910, making it 116 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 56.1 meters (184 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 145 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 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
How 252ND STREET compares
Age against the county: built in 1910, earlier than 190 of Sarpy's 192 bridges with a recorded construction year (99%), against a county median build year of 1989. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.
Live comparison across Nebraska bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (15,392 of 15,398 rated).
252ND STREET vs every rated Nebraska bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
5 Top 97% higher than 3% of 15,392 bridges
rated Nebraska bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Sarpy inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 192 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1910
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 56.1 m (184 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.5 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 145 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C007710305
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
252ND STREET 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 252ND STREET against other structures in Sarpy 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 252ND STREET?
252ND STREET in Sarpy, Nebraska has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 252ND STREET inspected?
252ND STREET'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 145 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 252ND STREET 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 252ND STREET?
252ND STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 5.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 252ND STREET?
252ND STREET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is 252ND STREET and does age affect safety?
252ND STREET was built in 1910, making it 116 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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