US Bridges

Capehart Road over Stream

Fair

Sarpy County, Nebraska · 1.5S 3W Papillion · Structure no. C007721225

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capehart Road over Stream is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Capehart Road over Stream in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

CarriesCapehart Road
CrossesStream
Location1.5S 3W Papillion
RouteCounty Highway 212
Coordinates41.1183, -96.1117
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2003)
Projected traffic434 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed43.5 mi (70 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 Capehart Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capehart Road over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Capehart Road over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Capehart Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.