I80 over South Platte River Canal
FairKeith County, Nebraska · 5W Paxton Intrchg · Structure no. S080 14033R
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,490
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I80 over South Platte River Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 over South Platte River Canal in Keith County, Nebraska. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 57 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 16,490 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,139 by 2038. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I80 over South Platte River Canal built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is I80 over South Platte River Canal 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does I80 over South Platte River Canal carry?
About 16,490 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is I80 over South Platte River Canal?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I80 over South Platte River Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.