US Bridges

S41B Giltner Spur over I80

Fair

Hamilton County, Nebraska · Giltner Intrchg · Structure no. S080 32417

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
905
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S41B Giltner Spur over I80 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S41B Giltner Spur over I80 in Hamilton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,177 by 2038. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS41B Giltner Spur
CrossesI80
LocationGiltner Intrchg
RouteState Highway 0S41B
CountyHamilton County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8221, -98.1498
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2018)
Projected traffic1,177 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S41B Giltner Spur over I80 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is S41B Giltner Spur 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 S41B Giltner Spur over I80 carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S41B Giltner Spur over I80?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S41B Giltner Spur over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.