US Bridges

US275/N92 over W Br Papillion Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · 1W Wcl Omaha · Structure no. S275 17757

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,510
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275/N92 over W Br Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US275/N92 over W Br Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 36 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 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 39,510 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,216 by 2038. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS275/N92
CrossesW Br Papillion Creek
Location1W Wcl Omaha
RouteU.S. Route 275
Coordinates41.2339, -96.161
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,510 (2018)
Projected traffic63,216 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 US275/N92 over W Br Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US275/N92 over W Br 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US275/N92 over W Br Papillion Creek carry?

About 39,510 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US275/N92 over W Br Papillion Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US275/N92 over W Br Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.