US Bridges

N370 over Big Papillion Creek

Good

Sarpy County, Nebraska · 1W Bellevue · Structure no. S370 01566R

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
410 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N370 over Big Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N370 over Big Papillion Creek in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,738 by 2038. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN370
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
Location1W Bellevue
RouteState Highway 370
Coordinates41.1392, -95.9432
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,750 (2018)
Projected traffic50,738 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N370 over Big Papillion Creek built?

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

What condition is N370 over Big Papillion Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does N370 over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 30,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N370 over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns N370 over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.