US Bridges

NB-N44 over I80

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · Kearney Intrchg · Structure no. S080 27265

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,345
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB-N44 over I80 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB-N44 over I80 in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 9,345 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,952 by 2038. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNB-N44
CrossesI80
LocationKearney Intrchg
RouteState Highway 44
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6692, -99.0858
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,345 (2018)
Projected traffic14,952 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NB-N44 over I80 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB-N44 over I80 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 NB-N44 over I80 carry?

About 9,345 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NB-N44 over I80?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NB-N44 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.