FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N 14TH ST/FAU 5227

Carrying N 14TH ST/FAU 5227 over SALT CREEK

N 14TH ST @ VIRGINIA ST, Lancaster, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N 14TH ST/FAU 5227

The N 14TH ST/FAU 5227 bridge in Lancaster, Nebraska carries N 14TH ST/FAU 5227 over SALT CREEK. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 92.4 meters (303 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,755 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 N 14TH ST/FAU 5227 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
N 14TH ST/FAU 5227 34.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
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
1991
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
92.4 m (303 ft)
Deck Width
19.1 m (63 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
21,755 vehicles/day
Structure Number
U142512340

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N 14TH ST/FAU 5227 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 N 14TH ST/FAU 5227 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 N 14TH ST/FAU 5227?

N 14TH ST/FAU 5227 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 N 14TH ST/FAU 5227 inspected?

N 14TH ST/FAU 5227'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 21,755 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N 14TH ST/FAU 5227 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 N 14TH ST/FAU 5227?

N 14TH ST/FAU 5227 has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N 14TH ST/FAU 5227?

N 14TH ST/FAU 5227 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is N 14TH ST/FAU 5227 and does age affect safety?

N 14TH ST/FAU 5227 was built in 1991, making it 35 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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