US Bridges

N370 over Papillion Creek Trib

Fair

Sarpy County, Nebraska · 4E Gretna · Structure no. S370 00376

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,560
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N370 over Papillion Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying N370 over Papillion Creek Trib in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 17,560 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,852 by 2038. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN370
CrossesPapillion Creek Trib
Location4E Gretna
RouteState Highway 370
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1471, -96.1669
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,560 (2018)
Projected traffic29,852 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N370 over Papillion Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is N370 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does N370 over Papillion Creek Trib carry?

About 17,560 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N370 over Papillion Creek Trib?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns N370 over Papillion Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.