US Bridges

I680 over Big Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · In Omaha · Structure no. S680 00216

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
141,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I680 over Big Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I680 over Big Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 66 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 141,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 226,720 by 2038. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesI680
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
LocationIn Omaha
RouteInterstate 680
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2523, -96.0809
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.5 m)
Roadway width171 ft (52.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141,700 (2018)
Projected traffic226,720 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I680 over Big Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I680 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I680 over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 141,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I680 over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns I680 over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.