US Bridges

CAPEHART/FAU5000 over Big Papillion Creek

Fair

Sarpy County, Nebraska · Capehart RD @ Kennedy Exp · Structure no. U023001205P

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,680
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CAPEHART/FAU5000 over Big Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CAPEHART/FAU5000 over Big Papillion Creek in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 24,680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,680 by 2033. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCAPEHART/FAU5000
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
LocationCapehart RD @ Kennedy Exp
RouteCity Street 5000
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1183, -95.9367
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,680 (2012)
Projected traffic24,680 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CAPEHART/FAU5000 over Big Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CAPEHART/FAU5000 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CAPEHART/FAU5000 over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 24,680 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CAPEHART/FAU5000 over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns CAPEHART/FAU5000 over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.