US Bridges

96th Street over Walnut Creek

Good

Sarpy County, Nebraska · In Papillion · Structure no. U191500305P

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

96th Street over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 96th Street over Walnut Creek in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries96th Street
CrossesWalnut Creek
LocationIn Papillion
RouteCity Street 0p3
Coordinates41.1533, -96.0631
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2007)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 96th Street over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 96th Street over Walnut 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does 96th Street over Walnut Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 96th Street over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 96th Street over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.