FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DAHLMAN AVE

Carrying DAHLMAN AVE over UPRR 816-823-A

OMAHA DAHLMAN @ A, Douglas, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DAHLMAN AVE

The DAHLMAN AVE bridge in Douglas, Nebraska carries DAHLMAN AVE over UPRR 816-823-A. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 58.2 meters (191 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,908 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by Railroad.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.0 metric tons.

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

How DAHLMAN AVE compares

▲ 13.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of Nebraska bridges
563
Bridges in Douglas · 10 in Poor condition
DAHLMAN AVE 41.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
9.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
41.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
58.2 m (191 ft)
Deck Width
10.9 m (36 ft)
Owner
Railroad
Avg Daily Traffic
2,908 vehicles/day
Structure Number
U1825E5315

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 DAHLMAN AVE 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 DAHLMAN AVE 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 DAHLMAN AVE?

DAHLMAN AVE in Douglas, Nebraska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DAHLMAN AVE inspected?

DAHLMAN AVE'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 2,908 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DAHLMAN AVE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for DAHLMAN AVE?

DAHLMAN AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DAHLMAN AVE?

DAHLMAN AVE is owned and maintained by Railroad.

How old is DAHLMAN AVE and does age affect safety?

DAHLMAN AVE was built in 1999, making it 27 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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