US Bridges

Boyd St/Fau 5078 over Little Papillion Creek

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha Boyd @ 88th · Structure no. U1825E1405

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,960
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyd St/Fau 5078 over Little Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boyd St/Fau 5078 over Little Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,960 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,960 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesBoyd St/Fau 5078
CrossesLittle Papillion Creek
LocationOmaha Boyd @ 88th
RouteCity Street 0E14
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.298, -96.0511
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,960 (2015)
Projected traffic6,960 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boyd St/Fau 5078 over Little Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boyd St/Fau 5078 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 Boyd St/Fau 5078 over Little Papillion Creek carry?

About 5,960 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Boyd St/Fau 5078 over Little Papillion Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Boyd St/Fau 5078 over Little Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.