US Bridges

L St/Fau 5140 over W Br Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 141st & L ST · Structure no. U182512605P

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,984
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

L St/Fau 5140 over W Br Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L St/Fau 5140 over W Br Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 5,984 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,984 by 2036. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesL St/Fau 5140
CrossesW Br Papillion Creek
Location141st & L ST
RouteCity Street 5140
Coordinates41.2126, -96.1344
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,984 (2016)
Projected traffic6,984 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L St/Fau 5140 over W Br Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is L St/Fau 5140 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does L St/Fau 5140 over W Br Papillion Creek carry?

About 5,984 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L St/Fau 5140 over W Br Papillion Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns L St/Fau 5140 over W Br Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.