US Bridges

156th St/Fas 3805 over Big Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · JCT N36/S-28F .7S · Structure no. C002813320

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,815
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

156th St/Fas 3805 over Big Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 156th St/Fas 3805 over Big Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,815 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,044 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries156th St/Fas 3805
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
LocationJCT N36/S-28F .7S
RouteCounty Highway 3805
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3624, -96.1584
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,815 (2011)
Projected traffic12,044 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 156th St/Fas 3805 over Big Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 156th St/Fas 3805 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 156th St/Fas 3805 over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 4,815 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 156th St/Fas 3805 over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 156th St/Fas 3805 over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.