N31 over SW Branch Big Papio Crk
FairWashington County, Nebraska · 12N Elkhorn · Structure no. S031 03634
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,885
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N31 over SW Branch Big Papio Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N31 over SW Branch Big Papio Crk in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 61 years old, older 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 2,885 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,039 by 2038. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N31 over SW Branch Big Papio Crk built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is N31 over SW Branch Big Papio Crk 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does N31 over SW Branch Big Papio Crk carry?
About 2,885 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is N31 over SW Branch Big Papio Crk?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns N31 over SW Branch Big Papio Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.