US Bridges

Fort Street over W Br Papillion Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · 172nd & Fort ST · Structure no. C002821415

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Street over W Br Papillion Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fort Street over W Br Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 198 vehicles a day, projected to reach 336 by 2033. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFort Street
CrossesW Br Papillion Creek
Location172nd & Fort ST
RouteCounty Highway 214
Coordinates41.3067, -96.1833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2004)
Projected traffic336 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fort Street over W Br Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Street over W Br Papillion 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 2021.

How much traffic does Fort Street over W Br Papillion Creek carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Fort Street over W Br Papillion Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Street over W Br Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.