US Bridges

WB-I80 over 72nd St/Fau 5037

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 72nd ST Intrchg · Structure no. S080 44927L

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
174,380
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB-I80 over 72nd St/Fau 5037 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB-I80 over 72nd St/Fau 5037 in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 64 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 6 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 174,380 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 226,694 by 2038. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 93 ft wide.

CarriesWB-I80
Crosses72nd St/Fau 5037
Location72nd ST Intrchg
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.2239, -96.0239
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174,380 (2018)
Projected traffic226,694 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB-I80 over 72nd St/Fau 5037 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is WB-I80 over 72nd St/Fau 5037 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does WB-I80 over 72nd St/Fau 5037 carry?

About 174,380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is WB-I80 over 72nd St/Fau 5037?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns WB-I80 over 72nd St/Fau 5037?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.