TECH COLLEGE ROAD
Carrying TECH COLLEGE ROAD over NPPD POWER CANAL
SE CL NORTH PLATTE, Lincoln, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TECH COLLEGE ROAD
The TECH COLLEGE ROAD bridge in Lincoln, Nebraska carries TECH COLLEGE ROAD over NPPD POWER CANAL. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1976, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 46.3 meters (152 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 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 7/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 TECH COLLEGE ROAD 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
- 1964
- Last Reconstructed
- 1976
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 46.3 m (152 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.2 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- U1775D4005
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.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
TECH COLLEGE ROAD 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 TECH COLLEGE ROAD against other structures in Lincoln 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 TECH COLLEGE ROAD?
TECH COLLEGE ROAD in Lincoln, Nebraska has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TECH COLLEGE ROAD inspected?
TECH COLLEGE ROAD'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 1,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TECH COLLEGE ROAD 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 TECH COLLEGE ROAD?
TECH COLLEGE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TECH COLLEGE ROAD?
TECH COLLEGE ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is TECH COLLEGE ROAD and does age affect safety?
TECH COLLEGE ROAD was built in 1964, making it 62 years old and last reconstructed in 1976.
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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