N31 over Park/Papio/Up 816-853-S
PoorDouglas County, Nebraska · In Elkhorn · Structure no. S031 02440
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 515 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N31 over Park/Papio/Up 816-853-S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N31 over Park/Papio/Up 816-853-S in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 87 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,315 by 2038. The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N31 over Park/Papio/Up 816-853-S built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is N31 over Park/Papio/Up 816-853-S in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does N31 over Park/Papio/Up 816-853-S carry?
About 11,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is N31 over Park/Papio/Up 816-853-S?
The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns N31 over Park/Papio/Up 816-853-S?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.