US Bridges

Blondo St/Fau 5066 over Big Papillion Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · JCT I680/US6 1N .8W · Structure no. U182521825

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,320
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blondo St/Fau 5066 over Big Papillion Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blondo St/Fau 5066 over Big Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,320 by 2033. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesBlondo St/Fau 5066
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
LocationJCT I680/US6 1N .8W
RouteCity Street 5066
Coordinates41.2783, -96.095
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,320 (2013)
Projected traffic30,320 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blondo St/Fau 5066 over Big Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blondo St/Fau 5066 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Blondo St/Fau 5066 over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 29,320 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blondo St/Fau 5066 over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Blondo St/Fau 5066 over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.