US Bridges

Ramp 30 over Papio over Big Papillion Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · West Dodge Expressway · Structure no. S006 36466A

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
400 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93,895
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 30 over Papio over Big Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 30 over Papio over Big Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 93,895 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,622 by 2038. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp 30 over Papio
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
LocationWest Dodge Expressway
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.263, -96.0859
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,895 (2018)
Projected traffic159,622 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp 30 over Papio over Big Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp 30 over Papio over Big 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp 30 over Papio over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 93,895 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 30 over Papio over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 30 over Papio over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.