US Bridges

S.B. Ft Crook RD over Up/Bnsf/Papio

PoorClosed to traffic

Sarpy County, Nebraska · .25S Capehart Interchg · Structure no. C007704324P

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
840 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,303
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.B. Ft Crook RD over Up/Bnsf/Papio is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.B. Ft Crook RD over Up/Bnsf/Papio in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2,303 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,700 by 2040. The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesS.B. Ft Crook RD
CrossesUp/Bnsf/Papio
Location.25S Capehart Interchg
RouteCounty Highway 5145
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1119, -95.9278
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length840 ft (256 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,303 (2012)
Projected traffic9,700 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.B. Ft Crook RD over Up/Bnsf/Papio built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.B. Ft Crook RD over Up/Bnsf/Papio in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2025.

How much traffic does S.B. Ft Crook RD over Up/Bnsf/Papio carry?

About 2,303 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is S.B. Ft Crook RD over Up/Bnsf/Papio?

The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns S.B. Ft Crook RD over Up/Bnsf/Papio?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.