US Bridges

L53B Pine Bluffs over I80

Fair

Kimball County, Nebraska · Pine Bluffs Intrchg · Structure no. S080 00048

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L53B Pine Bluffs over I80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L53B Pine Bluffs over I80 in Kimball County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967, 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 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2038. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesL53B Pine Bluffs
CrossesI80
LocationPine Bluffs Intrchg
RouteState Highway 0L53B
Coordinates41.1829, -104.0445
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2018)
Projected traffic319 by 2038
Trucks18%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was L53B Pine Bluffs over I80 built?

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

What condition is L53B Pine Bluffs 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does L53B Pine Bluffs over I80 carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is L53B Pine Bluffs over I80?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns L53B Pine Bluffs over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.