US Bridges

County Highway over I80

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 1E Kearney Intrchg · Structure no. S080 27367

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over I80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway 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 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2033. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesI80
Location1E Kearney Intrchg
RouteCounty Highway 0P37
Coordinates40.6697, -99.0663
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2003)
Projected traffic355 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over I80 built?

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

What condition is County Highway over I80 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over I80 carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over I80?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.