SOUTHWD DR/FA5229
Carrying SOUTHWD DR/FA5229 over BEAL SLOUGH
SOUTHWOOD DR @ N2, Lancaster, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SOUTHWD DR/FA5229
The SOUTHWD DR/FA5229 bridge in Lancaster, Nebraska carries SOUTHWD DR/FA5229 over BEAL SLOUGH. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 15.5 meters (51 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,690 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SOUTHWD DR/FA5229 compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 15.5 m (51 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,690 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- U1425J2305
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTHWD DR/FA5229 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 SOUTHWD DR/FA5229 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 SOUTHWD DR/FA5229?
SOUTHWD DR/FA5229 in Lancaster, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SOUTHWD DR/FA5229 inspected?
SOUTHWD DR/FA5229'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 3,690 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTHWD DR/FA5229 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 SOUTHWD DR/FA5229?
SOUTHWD DR/FA5229 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTHWD DR/FA5229?
SOUTHWD DR/FA5229 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is SOUTHWD DR/FA5229 and does age affect safety?
SOUTHWD DR/FA5229 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.
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