FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PACIFIC ST/FAU5044

Carrying PACIFIC ST/FAU5044 over LITTLE PAPILLION CREEK

OMAHA PACIFIC @ 69TH, Douglas, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PACIFIC ST/FAU5044

The PACIFIC ST/FAU5044 bridge in Douglas, Nebraska carries PACIFIC ST/FAU5044 over LITTLE PAPILLION CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 41.5 meters (136 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 26,100 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.0 metric tons.

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

How PACIFIC ST/FAU5044 compares

▼ 6.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 21%
Lower load rating than 79% of Nebraska bridges
563
Bridges in Douglas · 10 in Poor condition
PACIFIC ST/FAU5044 21.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
54.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.5
Serviceability /30
12.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Last Reconstructed
1998
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
41.5 m (136 ft)
Deck Width
23.0 m (75 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
26,100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
U182522225

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PACIFIC ST/FAU5044 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 PACIFIC ST/FAU5044 against other structures in Douglas 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 PACIFIC ST/FAU5044?

PACIFIC ST/FAU5044 in Douglas, Nebraska has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PACIFIC ST/FAU5044 inspected?

PACIFIC ST/FAU5044'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 26,100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PACIFIC ST/FAU5044 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 PACIFIC ST/FAU5044?

PACIFIC ST/FAU5044 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PACIFIC ST/FAU5044?

PACIFIC ST/FAU5044 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is PACIFIC ST/FAU5044 and does age affect safety?

PACIFIC ST/FAU5044 was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.

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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