US Bridges

Cornhusker RD over Big Papillion Creek

Fair

Sarpy County, Nebraska · JCT US73/N131 .2N 3.1W · Structure no. C007730630

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,660
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cornhusker RD over Big Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cornhusker RD over Big Papillion Creek in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 19,660 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,700 by 2033. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesCornhusker RD
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
LocationJCT US73/N131 .2N 3.1W
RouteCounty Highway 5006
Coordinates41.1617, -95.9869
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,660 (2010)
Projected traffic21,700 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Cornhusker RD over Big Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Cornhusker RD over Big Papillion 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Cornhusker RD over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 19,660 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Cornhusker RD over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Cornhusker RD over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.