3RD ST/FAU 6213
Carrying 3RD ST/FAU 6213 over SOUTH TABLE CREEK
NEBR CITY 3RD ST @ 8TH, Otoe, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 3RD ST/FAU 6213
The 3RD ST/FAU 6213 bridge in Otoe, Nebraska carries 3RD ST/FAU 6213 over SOUTH TABLE CREEK. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 32.0 meters (105 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 515 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. 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 3RD ST/FAU 6213 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
- 1978
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 32.0 m (105 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.0 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 515 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- U1695H6505
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 6/9, 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
3RD ST/FAU 6213 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 3RD ST/FAU 6213 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 3RD ST/FAU 6213?
3RD ST/FAU 6213 in Otoe, Nebraska has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 3RD ST/FAU 6213 inspected?
3RD ST/FAU 6213'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 515 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 3RD ST/FAU 6213 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 3RD ST/FAU 6213?
3RD ST/FAU 6213 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 3RD ST/FAU 6213?
3RD ST/FAU 6213 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is 3RD ST/FAU 6213 and does age affect safety?
3RD ST/FAU 6213 was built in 1978, making it 48 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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