US Bridges

120th Street over Papillion Creek S Branch

Good

Sarpy County, Nebraska · .1N 2.6W Papillion · Structure no. U138312515

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

120th Street over Papillion Creek S Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 120th Street over Papillion Creek S Branch in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries120th Street
CrossesPapillion Creek S Branch
Location.1N 2.6W Papillion
RouteCity Street 125
Coordinates41.1741, -96.1005
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 120th Street over Papillion Creek S Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 120th Street over Papillion Creek S Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 120th Street over Papillion Creek S Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 120th Street over Papillion Creek S Branch?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 120th Street over Papillion Creek S Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.