AK-SAR-BEN ACCESS
Carrying AK-SAR-BEN ACCESS over LITTLE PAPIO CREEK
WOOLWORTH AVE @ 69TH ST, Douglas, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: AK-SAR-BEN ACCESS
The AK-SAR-BEN ACCESS bridge in Douglas, Nebraska carries AK-SAR-BEN ACCESS over LITTLE PAPIO CREEK. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 43.3 meters (142 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 Private.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How AK-SAR-BEN ACCESS compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1961
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 43.3 m (142 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.0 m (59 ft)
- Owner
- Private
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- U1825D2201
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • 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) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether AK-SAR-BEN ACCESS 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 AK-SAR-BEN ACCESS 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 AK-SAR-BEN ACCESS?
AK-SAR-BEN ACCESS in Douglas, Nebraska has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is AK-SAR-BEN ACCESS inspected?
AK-SAR-BEN ACCESS'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. AK-SAR-BEN ACCESS 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 AK-SAR-BEN ACCESS?
AK-SAR-BEN ACCESS has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining AK-SAR-BEN ACCESS?
AK-SAR-BEN ACCESS is owned and maintained by Private.
How old is AK-SAR-BEN ACCESS and does age affect safety?
AK-SAR-BEN ACCESS was built in 1961, making it 65 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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