US Bridges

I80 over S Ch Platte River

Fair

Hall County, Nebraska · 4W Grand Island Intrchg · Structure no. S080 31446L

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
772 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
23,595
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 2018, 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 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 23,595 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,674 by 2038. The structure is 772 ft (235.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesI80
CrossesS Ch Platte River
Location4W Grand Island Intrchg
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.8252, -98.3339
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length772 ft (235.3 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 traffic23,595 (2018)
Projected traffic30,674 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 2018.

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 23,595 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I80 over S Ch Platte River?

The structure is 772 ft (235.3 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.