US Bridges

144th St/Fau 5001 over W Br Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 144th @ F ST · Structure no. U182503505L

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,750
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

144th St/Fau 5001 over W Br Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 144th St/Fau 5001 over W Br Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 15,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,750 by 2033. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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Carries144th St/Fau 5001
CrossesW Br Papillion Creek
Location144th @ F ST
RouteCity Street 5001
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.221, -96.1388
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,750 (2010)
Projected traffic15,750 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 144th St/Fau 5001 over W Br Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 144th St/Fau 5001 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 144th St/Fau 5001 over W Br Papillion Creek carry?

About 15,750 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 144th St/Fau 5001 over W Br Papillion Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 144th St/Fau 5001 over W Br Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.