US Bridges

I80 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Nebraska · 1W Aurora Intrchg · Structure no. S080 33144R

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 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 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 23,995 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,395 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesI80
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1W Aurora Intrchg
RouteInterstate 80
CountyHamilton County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8218, -98.0111
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,995 (2018)
Projected traffic26,395 by 2038
Trucks33%
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 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 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 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I80 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.