US Bridges

Q St/Fau 5026 over W Br Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha Q @ 136th · Structure no. U182502820

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,226
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Q St/Fau 5026 over W Br Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Q St/Fau 5026 over W Br Papillion Creek 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 5 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 23,226 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,226 by 2034. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesQ St/Fau 5026
CrossesW Br Papillion Creek
LocationOmaha Q @ 136th
RouteCity Street 5026
Coordinates41.2052, -96.125
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,226 (2014)
Projected traffic24,226 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Q St/Fau 5026 over W Br Papillion Creek built?

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

What condition is Q St/Fau 5026 over W Br 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Q St/Fau 5026 over W Br Papillion Creek carry?

About 23,226 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Q St/Fau 5026 over W Br Papillion Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Q St/Fau 5026 over W Br Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.