US Bridges

Link 25B & RD 209 over I80

Fair

Deuel County, Nebraska · Big Springs Interchg · Structure no. S080 10736

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,560
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Link 25B & RD 209 over I80 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Link 25B & RD 209 over I80 in Deuel County, Nebraska. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 57 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 5 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 1,560 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,028 by 2038. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesLink 25B & RD 209
CrossesI80
LocationBig Springs Interchg
RouteState Highway 0L25B
Coordinates41.0487, -102.0714
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,560 (2018)
Projected traffic2,028 by 2038
Trucks51%
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 Link 25B & RD 209 over I80 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Link 25B & RD 209 over I80 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 Link 25B & RD 209 over I80 carry?

About 1,560 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is Link 25B & RD 209 over I80?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Link 25B & RD 209 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.