US Bridges

96th ST over Papillion Creek

Fair

Sarpy County, Nebraska · In Papillion · Structure no. U191532910

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

96th ST over Papillion Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 96th ST over Papillion 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 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,800 by 2033. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries96th ST
CrossesPapillion Creek
LocationIn Papillion
RouteCounty Highway 320
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1622, -96.0619
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2007)
Projected traffic29,800 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 96th ST over Papillion Creek built?

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

What condition is 96th ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 96th ST over Papillion Creek carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 96th ST over Papillion Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns 96th ST over Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.