Ak-Sar-Ben Access over Little Papio Creek
FairDouglas County, Nebraska · Woolworth Ave @ 69th ST · Structure no. U1825D2201
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2003 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
Ak-Sar-Ben Access over Little Papio Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ak-Sar-Ben Access over Little Papio Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ak-Sar-Ben Access over Little Papio Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ak-Sar-Ben Access over Little Papio 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ak-Sar-Ben Access over Little Papio Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ak-Sar-Ben Access over Little Papio Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Ak-Sar-Ben Access over Little Papio Creek?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).