US Bridges

EB-I480 over 23rd/24th

Fair

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

Built
2007
18 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
54,110
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB-I480 over 23rd/24th is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying EB-I480 over 23rd/24th in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2007 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 18 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 54,110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,110 by 2038. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesEB-I480
Crosses23rd/24th
LocationIn Omaha
RouteInterstate 480
Coordinates41.2632, -95.9469
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is EB-I480 over 23rd/24th 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 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns EB-I480 over 23rd/24th?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.