US Bridges

L40C Alda Cnlk over I80

Fair

Hall County, Nebraska · Alda Intrchg · Structure no. S080 30569

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,830
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L40C Alda Cnlk over I80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L40C Alda Cnlk over I80 in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 63 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 5 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,379 by 2038. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesL40C Alda Cnlk
CrossesI80
LocationAlda Intrchg
RouteState Highway 0L40C
CountyHall County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7985, -98.4936
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2018)
Projected traffic2,379 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 L40C Alda Cnlk over I80 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is L40C Alda Cnlk over I80 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 2023.

How much traffic does L40C Alda Cnlk over I80 carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is L40C Alda Cnlk over I80?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns L40C Alda Cnlk over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.