US Bridges

Fort St/Fau 5082 over Big Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · JCT I680/N133 1.1S 1.8W · Structure no. U182521420

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,944
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort St/Fau 5082 over Big Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort St/Fau 5082 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 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 21,944 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,944 by 2034. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFort St/Fau 5082
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
LocationJCT I680/N133 1.1S 1.8W
RouteCity Street 5082
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3066, -96.1043
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,944 (2014)
Projected traffic22,944 by 2034
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 Fort St/Fau 5082 over Big Papillion Creek built?

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

What condition is Fort St/Fau 5082 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fort St/Fau 5082 over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 21,944 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fort St/Fau 5082 over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Fort St/Fau 5082 over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.