US Bridges

S Washington ST over Papillion Creek

Fair

Sarpy County, Nebraska · In Papillion · Structure no. S085 00108

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,280
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Washington ST over Papillion Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Washington ST over Papillion Creek in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 66 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 17,280 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,056 by 2038. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesS Washington ST
CrossesPapillion Creek
LocationIn Papillion
RouteState Highway 5023
Coordinates41.1558, -96.043
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,280 (2018)
Projected traffic25,056 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Washington ST over Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is S Washington ST over 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 S Washington ST over Papillion Creek carry?

About 17,280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S Washington ST over Papillion Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns S Washington ST over Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.