US Bridges

Meridian ST over South Papillion CR Trib

Good

Sarpy County, Nebraska · 1.5N 1.3E of Gretna · Structure no. C007731326P

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian ST over South Papillion CR Trib is a steel culvert carrying Meridian ST over South Papillion CR Trib in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian ST
CrossesSouth Papillion CR Trib
Location1.5N 1.3E of Gretna
RouteCounty Highway 313
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.17003, -96.2128
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 Meridian ST over South Papillion CR Trib built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian ST over South Papillion CR Trib 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 2023.

How much traffic does Meridian ST over South Papillion CR Trib carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meridian ST over South Papillion CR Trib?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m).

Who owns Meridian ST over South Papillion CR Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.