US Bridges

US275/N92 over Big Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 1N Ralston · Structure no. S275 18484

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,360
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275/N92 over Big Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US275/N92 over Big Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 63 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 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 24,360 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,976 by 2038. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS275/N92
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
Location1N Ralston
RouteU.S. Route 275
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2124, -96.0318
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,360 (2018)
Projected traffic38,976 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US275/N92 over Big Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US275/N92 over Big 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 February 2024.

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

About 24,360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US275/N92 over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US275/N92 over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.