US Bridges

EB-I80 over 50th St/Fau 5053

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · In Omaha · Structure no. S080 45103R

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180,990
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB-I80 over 50th St/Fau 5053 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB-I80 over 50th St/Fau 5053 in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 63 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 180,990 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 217,188 by 2038. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesEB-I80
Crosses50th St/Fau 5053
LocationIn Omaha
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.2225, -95.9903
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180,990 (2018)
Projected traffic217,188 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was EB-I80 over 50th St/Fau 5053 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is EB-I80 over 50th St/Fau 5053 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 EB-I80 over 50th St/Fau 5053 carry?

About 180,990 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is EB-I80 over 50th St/Fau 5053?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns EB-I80 over 50th St/Fau 5053?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.