US Bridges

I480/17th ST Acces over 19th 20th

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · In Omaha · Structure no. S480 00310B

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
851 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
42,920
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I480/17th ST Acces over 19th 20th is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I480/17th ST Acces over 19th 20th in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 55 years old, older 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 42,920 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,920 by 2038. The structure is 851 ft (259.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesI480/17th ST Acces
Crosses19th 20th
LocationIn Omaha
RouteInterstate 480
Coordinates41.2635, -95.9407
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length851 ft (259.4 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,920 (2018)
Projected traffic42,920 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I480/17th ST Acces over 19th 20th built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I480/17th ST Acces over 19th 20th 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I480/17th ST Acces over 19th 20th carry?

About 42,920 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I480/17th ST Acces over 19th 20th?

The structure is 851 ft (259.4 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I480/17th ST Acces over 19th 20th?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.