168th Street over Papio Creek
GoodDouglas County, Nebraska · 1W 2N of Bennington · Structure no. C002813145
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 151
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
168th Street over Papio Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 168th Street over Papio Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 151 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Papio Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is 168th Street over Papio Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does 168th Street over Papio Creek carry?
About 151 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 168th Street over Papio Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 168th Street over Papio Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.