N31 over Big Papillion Creek Trib
PoorDouglas County, Nebraska · 7N Elkhorn · Structure no. S031 03175
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,865
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N31 over Big Papillion Creek Trib is a concrete continuous slab carrying N31 over Big Papillion Creek Trib in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 66 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 2,865 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,871 by 2038. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 46 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N31 over Big Papillion Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is N31 over Big Papillion Creek Trib 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 Big Papillion Creek Trib carry?
About 2,865 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is N31 over Big Papillion Creek Trib?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns N31 over Big Papillion Creek Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.