US Bridges

N91 over Big Papillion Creek

Good

Washington County, Nebraska · 4W Blair · Structure no. S091 22610

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,930
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N91 over Big Papillion Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N91 over Big Papillion Creek in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,027 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN91
CrossesBig Papillion Creek
Location4W Blair
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates41.5455, -96.2197
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2018)
Projected traffic2,027 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N91 over Big Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is N91 over Big Papillion 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does N91 over Big Papillion Creek carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N91 over Big Papillion Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N91 over Big Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.