FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

36TH ST/FAS 5061

Carrying 36TH ST/FAS 5061 over PAPILLION CREEK

2W OF BELLEVUE, Sarpy, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 36TH ST/FAS 5061

The 36TH ST/FAS 5061 bridge in Sarpy, Nebraska carries 36TH ST/FAS 5061 over PAPILLION CREEK. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 49.7 meters (163 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,470 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 32.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How 36TH ST/FAS 5061 compares

▲ 4.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 41%
Higher load rating than 59% of Nebraska bridges
197
Bridges in Sarpy · 17 in Poor condition
36TH ST/FAS 5061 32.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.9
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
49.7 m (163 ft)
Deck Width
12.9 m (42 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,470 vehicles/day
Structure Number
U023003905

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • 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) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

36TH ST/FAS 5061 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 36TH ST/FAS 5061 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 36TH ST/FAS 5061?

36TH ST/FAS 5061 in Sarpy, Nebraska has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 36TH ST/FAS 5061 inspected?

36TH ST/FAS 5061'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 9,470 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 36TH ST/FAS 5061 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 36TH ST/FAS 5061?

36TH ST/FAS 5061 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 36TH ST/FAS 5061?

36TH ST/FAS 5061 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is 36TH ST/FAS 5061 and does age affect safety?

36TH ST/FAS 5061 was built in 1984, making it 42 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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