US Bridges

N2 over I80

Fair

Hamilton County, Nebraska · Grand Island Intrchg · Structure no. S080 31817

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,385
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2 over I80 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N2 over I80 in Hamilton County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 1,385 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,078 by 2038. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

CarriesN2
CrossesI80
LocationGrand Island Intrchg
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates40.821, -98.264
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,385 (2018)
Projected traffic2,078 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 km)
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 N2 over I80 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N2 over I80 carry?

About 1,385 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is N2 over I80?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N2 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.