US Bridges

Cass St/Fau 5060 over Little Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha Cass @ 78th · Structure no. U182512025

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,184
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cass St/Fau 5060 over Little Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cass St/Fau 5060 over Little Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 57 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 24,184 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,184 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCass St/Fau 5060
CrossesLittle Papillion Creek
LocationOmaha Cass @ 78th
RouteCity Street 5060
Coordinates41.2633, -96.0362
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,184 (2012)
Projected traffic25,184 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cass St/Fau 5060 over Little Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Cass St/Fau 5060 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cass St/Fau 5060 over Little Papillion Creek carry?

About 24,184 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cass St/Fau 5060 over Little Papillion Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Cass St/Fau 5060 over Little Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.