US Bridges

N27 over I80

Good

Deuel County, Nebraska · N27 Intrchng · Structure no. S080 09502

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N27 over I80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N27 over I80 in Deuel County, Nebraska. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 56 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2038. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesN27
CrossesI80
LocationN27 Intrchng
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates41.0458, -102.2976
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2018)
Projected traffic468 by 2038
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N27 over I80 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is N27 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N27 over I80 carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N27 over I80?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N27 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.