US Bridges

WB-N64 over Big Papillion Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · 7E Elkhorn · Structure no. S064 07011L

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
380 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,140
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB-N64 over Big Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB-N64 over Big Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 59 years old, older 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 38,140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,396 by 2036. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesWB-N64
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
Location7E Elkhorn
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates41.2915, -96.0974
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,140 (2016)
Projected traffic53,396 by 2036
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WB-N64 over Big Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is WB-N64 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 WB-N64 over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 38,140 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is WB-N64 over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns WB-N64 over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.