US Bridges

168th St/Fas 3811 over Box Elder Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · .2N 168th & F Sts · Structure no. U182503110

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,032
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

168th St/Fas 3811 over Box Elder Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 168th St/Fas 3811 over Box Elder Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 20,032 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,032 by 2034. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries168th St/Fas 3811
CrossesBox Elder Creek
Location.2N 168th & F Sts
RouteCity Street 5131
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2217, -96.1767
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,032 (2014)
Projected traffic21,032 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 168th St/Fas 3811 over Box Elder Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 168th St/Fas 3811 over Box Elder 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 2024.

How much traffic does 168th St/Fas 3811 over Box Elder Creek carry?

About 20,032 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 168th St/Fas 3811 over Box Elder Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 168th St/Fas 3811 over Box Elder Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.