US Bridges

N133 over Thomas Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 1NW Nwcl Omaha · Structure no. S133 00591R

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,910
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N133 over Thomas Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N133 over Thomas Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 12,910 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,365 by 2038. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN133
CrossesThomas Creek
Location1NW Nwcl Omaha
RouteState Highway 133
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3391, -96.0801
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,910 (2018)
Projected traffic19,365 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 N133 over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is N133 over Thomas 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 N133 over Thomas Creek carry?

About 12,910 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N133 over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns N133 over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.