Mercy Rd/Fau 5040 over Little Papillion Creek
FairDouglas County, Nebraska · Omaha Mercy @ 65th · Structure no. U1825J2205
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,574
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mercy Rd/Fau 5040 over Little Papillion Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mercy Rd/Fau 5040 over Little Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 5,574 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,574 by 2034. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Mercy Rd/Fau 5040 over Little Papillion Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mercy Rd/Fau 5040 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Mercy Rd/Fau 5040 over Little Papillion Creek carry?
About 5,574 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mercy Rd/Fau 5040 over Little Papillion Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Mercy Rd/Fau 5040 over Little Papillion Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.