US Bridges

66th Street over Big Papillion Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Sarpy County, Nebraska · .2E LA Vista · Structure no. C007723320P

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

66th Street over Big Papillion Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 66th Street over Big Papillion Creek Trib in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 5 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries66th Street
CrossesBig Papillion Creek Trib
Location.2E LA Vista
RouteCounty Highway 0P233
Coordinates41.1835, -96.014
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2003)
Projected traffic416 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 66th Street over Big Papillion Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is 66th Street over Big Papillion Creek Trib 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 66th Street over Big Papillion Creek Trib carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 66th Street over Big Papillion Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 66th Street over Big Papillion Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.