US Bridges

168th Street over Wehrspann Creek

Fair

Sarpy County, Nebraska · 3E Gretna · Structure no. C007721710

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

168th Street over Wehrspann Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 168th Street over Wehrspann Creek in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2033. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries168th Street
CrossesWehrspann Creek
Location3E Gretna
RouteCounty Highway 217
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.13778, -96.17715
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2003)
Projected traffic297 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 168th Street over Wehrspann Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 168th Street over Wehrspann 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 168th Street over Wehrspann Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 168th Street over Wehrspann Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 168th Street over Wehrspann Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.