US Bridges

I80 over Abandoned UPRR

Fair

Hall County, Nebraska · 1E Hastings Intrchg · Structure no. S080 31263L

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,080
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over Abandoned UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 over Abandoned UPRR in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 60 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 24,080 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,304 by 2038. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesI80
CrossesAbandoned UPRR
Location1E Hastings Intrchg
RouteInterstate 80
CountyHall County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8219, -98.3686
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,080 (2018)
Projected traffic31,304 by 2038
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I80 over Abandoned UPRR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is I80 over Abandoned UPRR 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 I80 over Abandoned UPRR carry?

About 24,080 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I80 over Abandoned UPRR?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I80 over Abandoned UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.