US Bridges

Pacific ST/FAU5044 over Big Papillion Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · Pacific @ 107th ST · Structure no. U182522220

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,400
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pacific ST/FAU5044 over Big Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pacific ST/FAU5044 over Big Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 57 years old, older 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 32,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32,400 by 2033. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesPacific ST/FAU5044
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
LocationPacific @ 107th ST
RouteCity Street 5044
Coordinates41.2488, -96.0791
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,400 (2010)
Projected traffic32,400 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pacific ST/FAU5044 over Big Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Pacific ST/FAU5044 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pacific ST/FAU5044 over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 32,400 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Pacific ST/FAU5044 over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Pacific ST/FAU5044 over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.