US Bridges

66th Street over Papillion Creek

Good

Sarpy County, Nebraska · .8E Papillion · Structure no. C007713315P

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,755
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

66th Street over Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 66th Street over Papillion Creek in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,755 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2033. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Carries66th Street
CrossesPapillion Creek
Location.8E Papillion
RouteCounty Highway 0P133
Coordinates41.1517, -96.0133
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,755 (2007)
Projected traffic3,030 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 66th Street over Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 66th Street over Papillion Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does 66th Street over Papillion Creek carry?

About 2,755 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 66th Street over Papillion Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 66th Street over Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.