US Bridges

I80 over Hell Creek

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · 1S L ST Intrchg · Structure no. S080 44443

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
103,755
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over Hell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I80 over Hell Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 66 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 103,755 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 166,008 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesI80
CrossesHell Creek
Location1S L ST Intrchg
RouteInterstate 80
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.203, -96.0944
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,755 (2018)
Projected traffic166,008 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 over Hell Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I80 over Hell 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I80 over Hell Creek carry?

About 103,755 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I80 over Hell Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I80 over Hell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.