FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HUNTINGTON AVE

Carrying HUNTINGTON AVE over DEAD MANS RUN

LINCOLN HUNTINGTON @ 35TH, Lancaster, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HUNTINGTON AVE

The HUNTINGTON AVE bridge in Lancaster, Nebraska carries HUNTINGTON AVE over DEAD MANS RUN. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 35.7 meters (117 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,605 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 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.0 metric tons.

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

How HUNTINGTON AVE compares

▼ 0.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 49%
Higher load rating than 51% of Nebraska bridges
684
Bridges in Lancaster · 27 in Poor condition
HUNTINGTON AVE 27.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
31.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
25.9
Serviceability /30
6.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
35.7 m (117 ft)
Deck Width
23.6 m (77 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,605 vehicles/day
Structure Number
U1425E3010

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

HUNTINGTON AVE 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 HUNTINGTON AVE 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 HUNTINGTON AVE?

HUNTINGTON AVE in Lancaster, Nebraska has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HUNTINGTON AVE inspected?

HUNTINGTON AVE'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 6,605 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HUNTINGTON AVE 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 HUNTINGTON AVE?

HUNTINGTON AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HUNTINGTON AVE?

HUNTINGTON AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is HUNTINGTON AVE and does age affect safety?

HUNTINGTON AVE was built in 1972, making it 54 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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