US Bridges

N38 over Aband Uprr/Papio CR

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 67th & W Center RD Omaha · Structure no. U182500728

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
333 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N38 over Aband Uprr/Papio CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N38 over Aband Uprr/Papio CR in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 22,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,000 by 2033. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN38
CrossesAband Uprr/Papio CR
Location67th & W Center RD Omaha
RouteCity Street 38
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2369, -96.0166
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2010)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N38 over Aband Uprr/Papio CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is N38 over Aband Uprr/Papio CR 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 N38 over Aband Uprr/Papio CR carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is N38 over Aband Uprr/Papio CR?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns N38 over Aband Uprr/Papio CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.