US Bridges

County Highway over I80

Good

Hamilton County, Nebraska · 2E Hampton Intrchg · Structure no. S080 34015

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over I80 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over I80 in Hamilton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966, 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2033. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesI80
Location2E Hampton Intrchg
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates40.821, -97.8449
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic35 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 County Highway over I80 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over I80 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 County Highway over I80 carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over I80?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.