US Bridges

Giles RD over Papillion Creek

Fair

Sarpy County, Nebraska · Lavista Giles RD @ 109th · Structure no. U138320435

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,230
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Giles RD over Papillion Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Giles RD over Papillion Creek in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 13,230 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,700 by 2033. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesGiles RD
CrossesPapillion Creek
LocationLavista Giles RD @ 109th
RouteCity Street 5012
Coordinates41.1763, -96.0844
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,230 (2010)
Projected traffic14,700 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Giles RD over Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Giles RD over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Giles RD over Papillion Creek carry?

About 13,230 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Giles RD over Papillion Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Giles RD over Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.