US Bridges

168th Street over S Br Papillion Creek

Good

Sarpy County, Nebraska · 3E 3.2N Gretna · Structure no. C007721720

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,100
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

168th Street over S Br Papillion Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 168th Street over S Br Papillion Creek in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 13,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,270 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries168th Street
CrossesS Br Papillion Creek
Location3E 3.2N Gretna
RouteCounty Highway 217
Coordinates41.1867, -96.1767
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2005)
Projected traffic22,270 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 168th Street over S Br Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 168th Street over S Br 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 168th Street over S Br Papillion Creek carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is 168th Street over S Br Papillion Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns 168th Street over S Br Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.