US Bridges

WB-I80 over Big Papil CR/82nd Ave

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · In Omaha · Structure no. S080 44846L

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
174,380
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB-I80 over Big Papil CR/82nd Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB-I80 over Big Papil CR/82nd Ave in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 64 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 174,380 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 226,694 by 2038. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesWB-I80
CrossesBig Papil CR/82nd Ave
LocationIn Omaha
RouteInterstate 80
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.22405, -96.03946
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174,380 (2018)
Projected traffic226,694 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 WB-I80 over Big Papil CR/82nd Ave built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is WB-I80 over Big Papil CR/82nd Ave 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does WB-I80 over Big Papil CR/82nd Ave carry?

About 174,380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is WB-I80 over Big Papil CR/82nd Ave?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns WB-I80 over Big Papil CR/82nd Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.