US Bridges

180th Street over Box Elder Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · .4S 180th & US275 · Structure no. U182502905

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,460
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

180th Street over Box Elder Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 180th Street over Box Elder Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 18,460 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,460 by 2034. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Carries180th Street
CrossesBox Elder Creek
Location.4S 180th & US275
RouteCity Street 29
Coordinates41.2283, -96.1967
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,460 (2014)
Projected traffic19,460 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 180th Street over Box Elder Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 180th Street over Box Elder Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 180th Street over Box Elder Creek carry?

About 18,460 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 180th Street over Box Elder Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 180th Street over Box Elder Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.