FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

16TH ST/FAU 6205

Carrying 16TH ST/FAU 6205 over NORTH TABLE CREEK

NEBR CITY 16TH @ FRONTAGE, Otoe, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 16TH ST/FAU 6205

The 16TH ST/FAU 6205 bridge in Otoe, Nebraska carries 16TH ST/FAU 6205 over NORTH TABLE CREEK. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 37.8 meters (124 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,340 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.0 metric tons.

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

How 16TH ST/FAU 6205 compares

▲ 1.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Nebraska bridges
363
Bridges in Otoe · 80 in Poor condition
16TH ST/FAU 6205 29.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.0
Serviceability /30
21.5
Essentiality /15
13.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
37.8 m (124 ft)
Deck Width
9.2 m (30 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,340 vehicles/day
Structure Number
U1695H6305

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 16TH ST/FAU 6205 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 16TH ST/FAU 6205 against other structures in Otoe 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 16TH ST/FAU 6205?

16TH ST/FAU 6205 in Otoe, Nebraska has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 16TH ST/FAU 6205 inspected?

16TH ST/FAU 6205'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 1,340 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 16TH ST/FAU 6205 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 16TH ST/FAU 6205?

16TH ST/FAU 6205 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 16TH ST/FAU 6205?

16TH ST/FAU 6205 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is 16TH ST/FAU 6205 and does age affect safety?

16TH ST/FAU 6205 was built in 1984, making it 42 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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