72nd St/Fau 5037 over Little Papillion Creek
FairDouglas County, Nebraska · Omaha 72nd @ Pacific · Structure no. U182504725
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
72nd St/Fau 5037 over Little Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 72nd St/Fau 5037 over Little Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 71 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 45,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45,000 by 2033. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 115 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 72nd St/Fau 5037 over Little Papillion Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is 72nd St/Fau 5037 over Little 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 72nd St/Fau 5037 over Little Papillion Creek carry?
About 45,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is 72nd St/Fau 5037 over Little Papillion Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns 72nd St/Fau 5037 over Little Papillion Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.