US Bridges

WB-I80 over I480 NB

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · Grover ST Intrchg · Structure no. S080 45283L

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
176,745
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB-I80 over I480 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB-I80 over I480 NB in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 35 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 176,745 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 212,094 by 2038. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesWB-I80
CrossesI480 NB
LocationGrover ST Intrchg
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.2276, -95.9568
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176,745 (2018)
Projected traffic212,094 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 I480 NB built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is WB-I80 over I480 NB 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does WB-I80 over I480 NB carry?

About 176,745 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is WB-I80 over I480 NB?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns WB-I80 over I480 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.