US Bridges

I480 14th ST Exit over 16th/15th

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · In Omaha · Structure no. S480 00345C

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
595 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
36,195
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I480 14th ST Exit over 16th/15th is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I480 14th ST Exit over 16th/15th 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 36,195 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,195 by 2038. The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesI480 14th ST Exit
Crosses16th/15th
LocationIn Omaha
RouteInterstate 480
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2627, -95.9358
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length595 ft (181.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,195 (2018)
Projected traffic36,195 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 14th ST Exit over 16th/15th built?

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

What condition is I480 14th ST Exit over 16th/15th 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 14th ST Exit over 16th/15th carry?

About 36,195 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I480 14th ST Exit over 16th/15th?

The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I480 14th ST Exit over 16th/15th?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.