72ND STREET
Carrying 72ND STREET over PAPILLION CREEK
ECL PAPILLION, Sarpy, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 72ND STREET
The 72ND STREET bridge in Sarpy, Nebraska carries 72ND STREET over PAPILLION CREEK. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2000, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 73.5 meters (241 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,095 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 72ND STREET compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1995
- Last Reconstructed
- 2000
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 73.5 m (241 ft)
- Deck Width
- 27.3 m (90 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 16,095 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C007713350
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 72ND STREET is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare 72ND STREET against other structures in Sarpy and across Nebraska. Nebraska bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 72ND STREET?
72ND STREET in Sarpy, Nebraska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 72ND STREET inspected?
72ND STREET's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 16,095 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 72ND STREET is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 72ND STREET?
72ND STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 72ND STREET?
72ND STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is 72ND STREET and does age affect safety?
72ND STREET was built in 1995, making it 31 years old and last reconstructed in 2000.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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