I80 over Drainage Ditch
FairDawson County, Nebraska · 3E Cozad Intrchg · Structure no. S080 22527L
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,745
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I80 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 over Drainage Ditch in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 61 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 17,745 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,520 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I80 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is I80 over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does I80 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 17,745 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is I80 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I80 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.