US Bridges

Q St/Fau 5026 over Big Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha Q @ 69th · Structure no. U182512830

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,624
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Q St/Fau 5026 over Big Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Q St/Fau 5026 over Big 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 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 9,624 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,624 by 2034. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesQ St/Fau 5026
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
LocationOmaha Q @ 69th
RouteCity Street 5026
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2052, -96.0166
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,624 (2014)
Projected traffic10,624 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Q St/Fau 5026 over Big Papillion Creek built?

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

What condition is Q St/Fau 5026 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 Q St/Fau 5026 over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 9,624 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Q St/Fau 5026 over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Q St/Fau 5026 over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.