US Bridges

Capehart Road over Springfield Creek

FairPosted for load

Sarpy County, Nebraska · 1.5S 3.3W Papillion · Structure no. C007721220

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capehart Road over Springfield Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Capehart Road over Springfield Creek 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 418 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesCapehart Road
CrossesSpringfield Creek
Location1.5S 3.3W Papillion
RouteCounty Highway 212
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1181, -96.1179
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2003)
Projected traffic418 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Capehart Road over Springfield Creek built?

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

What condition is Capehart Road over Springfield 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 Capehart Road over Springfield Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Capehart Road over Springfield Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Capehart Road over Springfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.