US Bridges

Pacific ST/FAU5044 over W Br Papillion Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha Pacific @ 162nd ST · Structure no. U182522217

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,566
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pacific ST/FAU5044 over W Br Papillion Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pacific ST/FAU5044 over W Br Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 24,566 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,566 by 2032. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesPacific ST/FAU5044
CrossesW Br Papillion Creek
LocationOmaha Pacific @ 162nd ST
RouteCity Street 5044
Coordinates41.2485, -96.1685
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,566 (2012)
Projected traffic25,566 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Pacific ST/FAU5044 over W Br Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Pacific ST/FAU5044 over W Br 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 Pacific ST/FAU5044 over W Br Papillion Creek carry?

About 24,566 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pacific ST/FAU5044 over W Br Papillion Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Pacific ST/FAU5044 over W Br Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.