CHARLSTON/PED PASS
Carrying CHARLSTON/PED PASS over SALT CREEK
CHARLESTONST@SUNVALYBLVD, Lancaster, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CHARLSTON/PED PASS
The CHARLSTON/PED PASS bridge in Lancaster, Nebraska carries CHARLSTON/PED PASS over SALT CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 55.2 meters (181 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,600 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CHARLSTON/PED PASS compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1935
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 55.2 m (181 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- U142502103P
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • 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) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CHARLSTON/PED PASS 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 CHARLSTON/PED PASS 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 CHARLSTON/PED PASS?
CHARLSTON/PED PASS in Lancaster, Nebraska has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CHARLSTON/PED PASS inspected?
CHARLSTON/PED PASS'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 3,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHARLSTON/PED PASS is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CHARLSTON/PED PASS?
CHARLSTON/PED PASS has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CHARLSTON/PED PASS?
CHARLSTON/PED PASS is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is CHARLSTON/PED PASS and does age affect safety?
CHARLSTON/PED PASS was built in 1935, making it 91 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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