US Bridges

168th St/Fas 3811 over W Br Papillion Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · .3N 168th & N64 · Structure no. U182513125

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,932
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

168th St/Fas 3811 over W Br Papillion Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 168th St/Fas 3811 over W Br Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,932 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,932 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries168th St/Fas 3811
CrossesW Br Papillion Creek
Location.3N 168th & N64
RouteCity Street 3811
Coordinates41.297, -96.1773
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,932 (2013)
Projected traffic14,932 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 168th St/Fas 3811 over W Br Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 168th St/Fas 3811 over W Br Papillion Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 168th St/Fas 3811 over W Br Papillion Creek carry?

About 13,932 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 168th St/Fas 3811 over W Br Papillion Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 168th St/Fas 3811 over W Br Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.