US Bridges

I80 over S Ch Platte River

Fair

Hall County, Nebraska · 2E Hastings Intrchg · Structure no. S080 31361R

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,080
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over S Ch Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 over S Ch Platte River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesI80
CrossesS Ch Platte River
Location2E Hastings Intrchg
RouteInterstate 80
CountyHall County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8247, -98.3504
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 over S Ch Platte River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I80 over S Ch Platte River 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 S Ch Platte River carry?

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

How long is I80 over S Ch Platte River?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I80 over S Ch Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.