US Bridges

Fort St/Fau 5082 over Little Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · Fort ST @ 88th ST · Structure no. U182521425

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,718
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort St/Fau 5082 over Little Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort St/Fau 5082 over Little 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 11,718 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,718 by 2034. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesFort St/Fau 5082
CrossesLittle Papillion Creek
LocationFort ST @ 88th ST
RouteCity Street 5082
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3067, -96.0492
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,718 (2014)
Projected traffic12,718 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Fort St/Fau 5082 over Little Papillion Creek built?

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

What condition is Fort St/Fau 5082 over Little 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 Fort St/Fau 5082 over Little Papillion Creek carry?

About 11,718 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.