US Bridges

Lincoln Street over Walnut Creek

Good

Sarpy County, Nebraska · In Papillion · Structure no. U191500610P

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Street over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lincoln 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 467 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).

CarriesLincoln Street
CrossesWalnut Creek
LocationIn Papillion
RouteCity Street 0P6
Coordinates41.155, -96.0633
Functional classRural 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 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 traffic275 (2003)
Projected traffic467 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 Lincoln Street over Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is Lincoln 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 Lincoln Street over Walnut Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln 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 Lincoln Street over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.