US Bridges

84th St/Fau 5023 over Big Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 84th @ Grover ST · Structure no. U182504515

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,600
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

84th St/Fau 5023 over Big Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 84th St/Fau 5023 over Big Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 90 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 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 30,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,600 by 2033. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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Carries84th St/Fau 5023
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
Location84th @ Grover ST
RouteCity Street 5023
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2272, -96.0431
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,600 (2010)
Projected traffic30,600 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 84th St/Fau 5023 over Big Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is 84th St/Fau 5023 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 84th St/Fau 5023 over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 30,600 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 84th St/Fau 5023 over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns 84th St/Fau 5023 over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.