US Bridges

120th ST over Big Papillion Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha 120th @ W Maple · Structure no. U182513915

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,340
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

120th ST over Big Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 120th ST over Big Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,340 by 2033. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries120th ST
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
LocationOmaha 120th @ W Maple
RouteCity Street 5009
Coordinates41.2969, -96.1007
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,340 (2013)
Projected traffic12,340 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 120th ST over Big Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 120th ST over Big 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 120th ST over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 11,340 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 120th ST over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 120th ST over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.