US Bridges

120th St/Fau 5009 over Big Papillion Creek Trib

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · .25S 120th & W Maple · Structure no. U182513910

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,634
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

120th St/Fau 5009 over Big Papillion Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 120th St/Fau 5009 over Big Papillion Creek Trib in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 17,634 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,634 by 2033. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries120th St/Fau 5009
CrossesBig Papillion Creek Trib
Location.25S 120th & W Maple
RouteCity Street 5009
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2889, -96.1006
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,634 (2013)
Projected traffic18,634 by 2033
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 120th St/Fau 5009 over Big Papillion Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 120th St/Fau 5009 over Big Papillion Creek Trib 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 120th St/Fau 5009 over Big Papillion Creek Trib carry?

About 17,634 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 120th St/Fau 5009 over Big Papillion Creek Trib?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns 120th St/Fau 5009 over Big Papillion Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.