US Bridges

US26-N61 over I80

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Keith County, Nebraska · Ogallala Interchg · Structure no. S080 12669

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,690
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US26-N61 over I80 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US26-N61 over I80 in Keith County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 11,690 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,444 by 2038. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS26-N61
CrossesI80
LocationOgallala Interchg
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyKeith County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1151, -101.7151
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,690 (2018)
Projected traffic13,444 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US26-N61 over I80 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US26-N61 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 US26-N61 over I80 carry?

About 11,690 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US26-N61 over I80?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US26-N61 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.