US Bridges

US283 over I80

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · Lexington Interchange · Structure no. S080 23722

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,205
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US283 over I80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US283 over I80 in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,205 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,327 by 2038. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 88 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS283
CrossesI80
LocationLexington Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.742, -99.741
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,205 (2018)
Projected traffic4,327 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 US283 over I80 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US283 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 US283 over I80 carry?

About 3,205 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US283 over I80?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US283 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.