I80 over Beaver Creek
GoodHamilton County, Nebraska · 3W Aurora Intrchg · Structure no. S080 32938L
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,995
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I80 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I80 over Beaver Creek in Hamilton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 59 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 23,995 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,395 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I80 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is I80 over Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does I80 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 23,995 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is I80 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I80 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.