US Bridges

Blondo St/Fau 5066 over Little Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha Blondo @ 85th · Structure no. U182531830

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,390
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blondo St/Fau 5066 over Little Papillion Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blondo St/Fau 5066 over Little Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 48 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 21,390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,390 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesBlondo St/Fau 5066
CrossesLittle Papillion Creek
LocationOmaha Blondo @ 85th
RouteCity Street 5066
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2783, -96.045
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,390 (2012)
Projected traffic22,390 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Blondo St/Fau 5066 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 2023.

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

About 21,390 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.