72nd St/Fau 5037 over Big Papillion Creek
FairDouglas County, Nebraska · Omaha 72nd @ Q · Structure no. U182504705
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,600
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
72nd St/Fau 5037 over Big Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 72nd St/Fau 5037 over Big Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 47 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 30,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,600 by 2033. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 72nd St/Fau 5037 over Big Papillion Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is 72nd St/Fau 5037 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 72nd St/Fau 5037 over Big Papillion Creek carry?
About 30,600 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 72nd St/Fau 5037 over Big Papillion Creek?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns 72nd St/Fau 5037 over Big Papillion Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.