Western Ave over Little Papillion Creek
FairDouglas County, Nebraska · Omaha Western @ 83rd · Structure no. U1825H1805
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,442
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Western Ave over Little Papillion Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Western Ave over Little Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 62 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 4,442 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,542 by 2036. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Western Ave over Little Papillion Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Western Ave 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Western Ave over Little Papillion Creek carry?
About 4,442 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Western Ave over Little Papillion Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Western Ave over Little Papillion Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.