US Bridges

N10 over I80

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · Minden Intrchg · Structure no. S080 27992

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,535
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N10 over I80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N10 over I80 in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 3,535 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,126 by 2038. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesN10
CrossesI80
LocationMinden Intrchg
RouteState Highway 10
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6866, -98.9515
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,535 (2018)
Projected traffic5,126 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N10 over I80 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is N10 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 N10 over I80 carry?

About 3,535 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is N10 over I80?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N10 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.