VALLEY EAST CONECT
Carrying VALLEY EAST CONECT over US275
.5E VALLEY, Douglas, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: VALLEY EAST CONECT
The VALLEY EAST CONECT bridge in Douglas, Nebraska carries VALLEY EAST CONECT over US275. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 20,025 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How VALLEY EAST CONECT compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1998
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20,025 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S275 16499
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VALLEY EAST CONECT 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 VALLEY EAST CONECT against other structures in Douglas 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 VALLEY EAST CONECT?
VALLEY EAST CONECT in Douglas, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is VALLEY EAST CONECT inspected?
VALLEY EAST CONECT'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 20,025 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VALLEY EAST CONECT is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for VALLEY EAST CONECT?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for VALLEY EAST CONECT.
Who is responsible for maintaining VALLEY EAST CONECT?
Ownership is not specified for VALLEY EAST CONECT in the NBI.
How old is VALLEY EAST CONECT and does age affect safety?
VALLEY EAST CONECT was built in 1998, making it 28 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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