US Bridges

FAS 5066 over W Br Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 162nd & Blondo · Structure no. U182521820

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,264
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 5066 over W Br Papillion Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 5066 over W Br Papillion Creek 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 10,264 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,264 by 2036. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAS 5066
CrossesW Br Papillion Creek
Location162nd & Blondo
RouteCounty Highway 5066
Coordinates41.2775, -96.1678
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,264 (2016)
Projected traffic11,264 by 2036
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 5066 over W Br Papillion Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 5066 over W Br 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 5066 over W Br Papillion Creek carry?

About 10,264 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is FAS 5066 over W Br Papillion Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 5066 over W Br Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.