US Bridges

N36 over Big Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 2W Bennington · Structure no. S036 01281

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,245
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N36 over Big Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N36 over Big Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5,245 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,868 by 2038. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN36
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
Location2W Bennington
RouteState Highway 36
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3789, -96.1825
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,245 (2018)
Projected traffic7,868 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N36 over Big Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is N36 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N36 over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 5,245 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is N36 over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N36 over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.