US Bridges

City Street over Big Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 1W 680 on Old 6 Omaha · Structure no. U182536466

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
103,275
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Street over Big Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Street over Big Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 66 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 103,275 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 180,731 by 2033. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesCity Street
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
Location1W 680 on Old 6 Omaha
RouteCity Street 6
Coordinates41.2633, -96.0858
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width125 ft (38 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,275 (2012)
Projected traffic180,731 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Street over Big Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is City Street 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does City Street over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 103,275 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is City Street over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns City Street over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.