US Bridges

L10C Gibbon Link over I80

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · Gibbon Interchange · Structure no. S080 28566

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L10C Gibbon Link over I80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L10C Gibbon Link over I80 in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,133 by 2038. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesL10C Gibbon Link
CrossesI80
LocationGibbon Interchange
RouteState Highway 0L10C
Coordinates40.7021, -98.8456
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2018)
Projected traffic2,133 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was L10C Gibbon Link over I80 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is L10C Gibbon Link 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 L10C Gibbon Link over I80 carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is L10C Gibbon Link over I80?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns L10C Gibbon Link over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.