US Bridges

L51C Paxton Cnlk over I80

Fair

Keith County, Nebraska · Paxton Intrchg · Structure no. S080 14567

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,375
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L51C Paxton Cnlk over I80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L51C Paxton Cnlk over I80 in Keith County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 58 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 5 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 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,994 by 2038. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesL51C Paxton Cnlk
CrossesI80
LocationPaxton Intrchg
RouteState Highway 0L51C
CountyKeith County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1109, -101.3564
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2018)
Projected traffic1,994 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was L51C Paxton Cnlk over I80 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is L51C Paxton Cnlk over I80 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 L51C Paxton Cnlk over I80 carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is L51C Paxton Cnlk over I80?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns L51C Paxton Cnlk over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.