US Bridges

WB-I480 over 23rd/24th ST

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · In Omaha · Structure no. S480 00273L

Built
2009
16 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
54,110
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB-I480 over 23rd/24th ST is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying WB-I480 over 23rd/24th ST in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 54,110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,110 by 2038. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesWB-I480
Crosses23rd/24th ST
LocationIn Omaha
RouteInterstate 480
Coordinates41.2633, -95.9469
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,110 (2018)
Projected traffic54,110 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB-I480 over 23rd/24th ST built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is WB-I480 over 23rd/24th ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does WB-I480 over 23rd/24th ST carry?

About 54,110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is WB-I480 over 23rd/24th ST?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns WB-I480 over 23rd/24th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.