US Bridges

I480 14th ST Exit over 12th/13th

Good

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

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
640 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
36,195
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I480 14th ST Exit over 12th/13th is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I480 14th ST Exit over 12th/13th in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 7 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 640 ft (195.1 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 Exit
Crosses12th/13th
LocationIn Omaha
RouteInterstate 480
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.263, -95.9323
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length640 ft (195.1 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I480 14th ST Exit over 12th/13th built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I480 14th ST Exit over 12th/13th 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 14th ST Exit over 12th/13th carry?

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

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

The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns I480 14th ST Exit over 12th/13th?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.