US Bridges

Cornhusker Road over South Papillion CR Trib

PoorClosed to traffic

Sarpy County, Nebraska · 1N .5E Gretna · Structure no. C007710605

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cornhusker Road over South Papillion CR Trib is a steel truss - thru carrying Cornhusker Road over South Papillion CR Trib in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCornhusker Road
CrossesSouth Papillion CR Trib
Location1N .5E Gretna
RouteCounty Highway 106
Coordinates41.1614, -96.2221
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2003)
Projected traffic119 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cornhusker Road over South Papillion CR Trib built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cornhusker Road over South Papillion CR Trib 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cornhusker Road over South Papillion CR Trib carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Cornhusker Road over South Papillion CR Trib?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Cornhusker Road over South Papillion CR Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.