US138
Carrying US138 over STREAM
1N BIG SPRINGS, Deuel, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US138
The US138 bridge in Deuel, Nebraska carries US138 over STREAM. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 45.4 meters (149 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 800 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by State 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 24.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US138 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
- 1951
- Last Reconstructed
- 1998
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 45.4 m (149 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.7 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S138 01048
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, 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 US138 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 US138 against other structures in Deuel 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 US138?
US138 in Deuel, 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 US138 inspected?
US138'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 800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US138 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 US138?
US138 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US138?
US138 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US138 and does age affect safety?
US138 was built in 1951, making it 75 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.
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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