US Bridges

F St/Fau 5028 over Big Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · F @ 80th ST · Structure no. U182532605

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,574
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

F St/Fau 5028 over Big Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying F St/Fau 5028 over Big Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 51 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 8,574 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,574 by 2035. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesF St/Fau 5028
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
LocationF @ 80th ST
RouteCity Street 5028
Coordinates41.2197, -96.0383
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,574 (2015)
Projected traffic9,574 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F St/Fau 5028 over Big Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is F St/Fau 5028 over Big 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does F St/Fau 5028 over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 8,574 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is F St/Fau 5028 over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns F St/Fau 5028 over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.