I80 over Mud Creek
GoodDawson County, Nebraska · 3W Holdrege Intrchg · Structure no. S080 25451L
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,660
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I80 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 over Mud Creek in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 62 years old, older 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 18,660 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,526 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is I80 over Mud Creek 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 I80 over Mud Creek carry?
About 18,660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is I80 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I80 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.