US Bridges

Link 51A over I80

Good

Keith County, Nebraska · Brule Interchg · Structure no. S080 11725

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,235
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Link 51A over I80 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Link 51A over I80 in Keith County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,235 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2038. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLink 51A
CrossesI80
LocationBrule Interchg
RouteState Highway 0L51A
CountyKeith County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0794, -101.88807
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,235 (2018)
Projected traffic1,667 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Link 51A over I80 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Link 51A 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Link 51A over I80 carry?

About 1,235 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Link 51A over I80?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Link 51A over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.