US Bridges

36th St/Fas 5061 over Papillion Creek

Poor

Sarpy County, Nebraska · 2W of Bellevue · Structure no. U023003905

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,470
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

36th St/Fas 5061 over Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 36th St/Fas 5061 over Papillion Creek in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,470 by 2033. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries36th St/Fas 5061
CrossesPapillion Creek
Location2W of Bellevue
RouteCity Street 5061
Coordinates41.1443, -95.9668
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,470 (2007)
Projected traffic9,470 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 36th St/Fas 5061 over Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 36th St/Fas 5061 over Papillion Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 36th St/Fas 5061 over Papillion Creek carry?

About 9,470 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 36th St/Fas 5061 over Papillion Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 36th St/Fas 5061 over Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.