US Bridges

Pacific ST/FAU5044 over Little Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha Pacific @ 69th · Structure no. U182522225

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,100
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pacific ST/FAU5044 over Little Papillion Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pacific ST/FAU5044 over Little Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 55 years old, older 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 26,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,100 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesPacific ST/FAU5044
CrossesLittle Papillion Creek
LocationOmaha Pacific @ 69th
RouteCity Street 5044
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2488, -96.0218
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,100 (2010)
Projected traffic26,100 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Pacific ST/FAU5044 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 June 2024.

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

About 26,100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

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

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Pacific ST/FAU5044 over Little Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.