US Bridges

I480 13th ST Acces over 14th/15th Sts

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

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
795 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
36,195
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I480 13th ST Acces over 14th/15th Sts is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I480 13th ST Acces over 14th/15th Sts 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 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 36,195 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,195 by 2038. The structure is 795 ft (242.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesI480 13th ST Acces
Crosses14th/15th Sts
LocationIn Omaha
RouteInterstate 480
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2634, -95.9358
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length795 ft (242.3 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I480 13th ST Acces over 14th/15th Sts built?

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

What condition is I480 13th ST Acces over 14th/15th Sts 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 I480 13th ST Acces over 14th/15th Sts carry?

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

How long is I480 13th ST Acces over 14th/15th Sts?

The structure is 795 ft (242.3 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I480 13th ST Acces over 14th/15th Sts?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.