US Bridges

I480 14th ST Acces over I480 RAMP/13th/12th

Fair

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

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
538 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
36,195
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I480 14th ST Acces over I480 RAMP/13th/12th is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I480 14th ST Acces over I480 RAMP/13th/12th 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 538 ft (164 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesI480 14th ST Acces
CrossesI480 RAMP/13th/12th
LocationIn Omaha
RouteInterstate 480
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2625, -95.9327
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length538 ft (164 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 14th ST Acces over I480 RAMP/13th/12th built?

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

What condition is I480 14th ST Acces over I480 RAMP/13th/12th 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I480 14th ST Acces over I480 RAMP/13th/12th carry?

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

How long is I480 14th ST Acces over I480 RAMP/13th/12th?

The structure is 538 ft (164 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns I480 14th ST Acces over I480 RAMP/13th/12th?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.