US Bridges

36th St/Fas 5061 over Big Papillion Creek

Fair

Sarpy County, Nebraska · 2W of Bellevue · Structure no. C007703910

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

36th St/Fas 5061 over Big Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 36th St/Fas 5061 over Big Papillion Creek in Sarpy 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 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,735 by 2033. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries36th St/Fas 5061
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
Location2W of Bellevue
RouteCounty Highway 5061
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.149, -95.9669
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2010)
Projected traffic11,735 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 36th St/Fas 5061 over Big Papillion Creek built?

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

What condition is 36th St/Fas 5061 over Big 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 36th St/Fas 5061 over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 36th St/Fas 5061 over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 36th St/Fas 5061 over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.