US Bridges

N47 over I80

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · Gothenburg Intrchg · Structure no. S080 21180

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,490
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N47 over I80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N47 over I80 in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,490 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,537 by 2038. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesN47
CrossesI80
LocationGothenburg Intrchg
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates40.9143, -100.1669
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,490 (2018)
Projected traffic4,537 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 N47 over I80 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is N47 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N47 over I80 carry?

About 3,490 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N47 over I80?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N47 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.