US Bridges

N64 over Little Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 10E Elkhorn · Structure no. S064 07280

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,595
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N64 over Little Papillion Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N64 over Little Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 56 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 5 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 23,595 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,494 by 2036. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesN64
CrossesLittle Papillion Creek
Location10E Elkhorn
RouteState Highway 64
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.285, -96.0478
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,595 (2016)
Projected traffic29,494 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N64 over Little Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is N64 over Little 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 N64 over Little Papillion Creek carry?

About 23,595 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N64 over Little Papillion Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns N64 over Little Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.