US Bridges

S28J Washington over Big Papillion Creek Trib

Good

Washington County, Nebraska · Scl Washington · Structure no. SS28J00134

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S28J Washington over Big Papillion Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S28J Washington over Big Papillion Creek Trib in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 45 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2038. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesS28J Washington
CrossesBig Papillion Creek Trib
LocationScl Washington
RouteState Highway 0S28J
Coordinates41.3961, -96.2135
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic624 by 2038
Trucks8%
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

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 S28J Washington over Big Papillion Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is S28J Washington over Big Papillion Creek Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does S28J Washington over Big Papillion Creek Trib carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S28J Washington over Big Papillion Creek Trib?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S28J Washington over Big Papillion Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.