US Bridges

36th ST over I80

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · In Omaha · Structure no. S080 45231

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
296 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

36th ST over I80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 36th ST over I80 in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2028. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries36th ST
CrossesI80
LocationIn Omaha
RouteCity Street 0H49
Coordinates41.2261, -95.9662
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2003)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 36th ST over I80 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 36th ST 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 36th ST over I80 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 36th ST over I80?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 36th ST over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.