FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BALL PARK DRIVE

Carrying BALL PARK DRIVE over SALT CREEK

ENTRANCE TO SALTDOG STAD, Lancaster, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BALL PARK DRIVE

The BALL PARK DRIVE bridge in Lancaster, Nebraska carries BALL PARK DRIVE over SALT CREEK. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 86.9 meters (285 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,760 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 7/9, 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 34.0 metric tons.

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

How BALL PARK DRIVE compares

▲ 6.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 28%
Higher load rating than 72% of Nebraska bridges
684
Bridges in Lancaster · 27 in Poor condition
BALL PARK DRIVE 34.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
11.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
34.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
86.9 m (285 ft)
Deck Width
17.8 m (58 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,760 vehicles/day
Structure Number
U142502100P

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BALL PARK DRIVE 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 BALL PARK DRIVE against other structures in Lancaster 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 BALL PARK DRIVE?

BALL PARK DRIVE in Lancaster, Nebraska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BALL PARK DRIVE inspected?

BALL PARK DRIVE'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 1,760 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BALL PARK DRIVE 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 BALL PARK DRIVE?

BALL PARK DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BALL PARK DRIVE?

BALL PARK DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is BALL PARK DRIVE and does age affect safety?

BALL PARK DRIVE was built in 2000, making it 26 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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