168th Street over Big Papillion Creek
FairDouglas County, Nebraska · 1NW of Bennington · Structure no. C002813140
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 442
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
168th Street over Big Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 168th Street over Big Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 442 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 751 by 2033. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 168th Street over Big Papillion Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is 168th Street over Big Papillion Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.
How much traffic does 168th Street over Big Papillion Creek carry?
About 442 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 168th Street over Big Papillion Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 168th Street over Big Papillion Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.