US Bridges

N21 over I80

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · Cozad Interchg · Structure no. S080 22249

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,755
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N21 over I80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N21 over I80 in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,755 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,457 by 2038. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesN21
CrossesI80
LocationCozad Interchg
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates40.8435, -99.9859
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,755 (2018)
Projected traffic2,457 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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 N21 over I80 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is N21 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 N21 over I80 carry?

About 1,755 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N21 over I80?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns N21 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.