US Bridges

I80 over Platte River

Good

Cass County, Nebraska · 5S Gretna Interchg · Structure no. S080 42729L

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,644 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
51,220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 over Platte River in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 51,220 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,708 by 2038. The structure is 1,644 ft (501.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesI80
CrossesPlatte River
Location5S Gretna Interchg
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.0274, -96.2967
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,644 ft (501.1 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,220 (2018)
Projected traffic71,708 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 over Platte River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I80 over Platte River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I80 over Platte River carry?

About 51,220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I80 over Platte River?

The structure is 1,644 ft (501.1 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I80 over Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.