I80 over N Ch Platte River
FairBuffalo County, Nebraska · 2W Minden Intrchg · Structure no. S080 27711L
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,480
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I80 over N Ch Platte River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 over N Ch Platte River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 5 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 22,480 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,728 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I80 over N Ch Platte River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is I80 over N Ch Platte River 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 I80 over N Ch Platte River carry?
About 22,480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I80 over N Ch Platte River?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I80 over N Ch Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.