US Bridges

Harrison ST over Big Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 2E N85 Sarpy Cl · Structure no. U182503020

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,182
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison ST over Big Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison ST over Big Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 19,182 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,182 by 2036. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesHarrison ST
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
Location2E N85 Sarpy Cl
RouteCity Street 5022
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1907, -96.0092
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,182 (2016)
Projected traffic20,182 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison ST over Big Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison ST over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 19,182 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harrison ST over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison ST over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.