US Bridges

Paddock Road over Stream

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · Omaha Paddock @ W Center · Structure no. U1825E4305

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,936
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paddock Road over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paddock Road over Stream in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 53 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 4,936 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesPaddock Road
CrossesStream
LocationOmaha Paddock @ W Center
RouteCity Street 0E43
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2317, -96.0533
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,936 (2002)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Paddock Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Paddock Road over Stream 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Paddock Road over Stream carry?

About 4,936 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Paddock Road over Stream?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Paddock Road over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.