US Bridges

72nd Street over Papillion Creek

Fair

Sarpy County, Nebraska · Ecl Papillion · Structure no. C007713350

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,095
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

72nd Street over Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 72nd Street over Papillion Creek in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 30 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 6 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 16,095 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,500 by 2033. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries72nd Street
CrossesPapillion Creek
LocationEcl Papillion
RouteCounty Highway 3785
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1533, -96.0229
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,095 (2007)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 72nd Street over Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is 72nd Street over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 72nd Street over Papillion Creek carry?

About 16,095 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 72nd Street over Papillion Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns 72nd Street over Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.