US Bridges

Pawnee Road over Little Papillion Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha Pawnee @ 96th · Structure no. U182500415

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pawnee Road over Little Papillion Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pawnee Road over Little Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2035. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesPawnee Road
CrossesLittle Papillion Creek
LocationOmaha Pawnee @ 96th
RouteCity Street 4
Coordinates41.3791, -96.0565
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic110 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Pawnee Road over Little Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pawnee Road over Little 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pawnee Road over Little Papillion Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pawnee Road over Little Papillion Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pawnee Road over Little Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.