US Bridges

County Highway over I80

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 2E Gibbon Intrchg · Structure no. S080 28726

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over I80 is a steel continuous 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2033. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesI80
Location2E Gibbon Intrchg
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7108, -98.8173
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2003)
Projected traffic123 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 85 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over I80?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.