US Bridges

I80 over Little Papio Crrek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · In Omaha · Structure no. S080 44984

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
385 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
182,320
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over Little Papio Crrek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 over Little Papio Crrek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 182,320 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 237,016 by 2038. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 183 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesI80
CrossesLittle Papio Crrek
LocationIn Omaha
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.2237, -96.0128
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width183 ft (55.8 m)
Roadway width178 ft (54.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182,320 (2018)
Projected traffic237,016 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 over Little Papio Crrek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I80 over Little Papio Crrek 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 I80 over Little Papio Crrek carry?

About 182,320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I80 over Little Papio Crrek?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.

Who owns I80 over Little Papio Crrek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.