US Bridges

I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib

Good

Kimball County, Nebraska · 3W Bushnell Interchg · Structure no. S080 00526R

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,115
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib in Kimball County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 55 years old, older 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 8,115 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,115 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesI80
CrossesLodgepole Creek Trib
Location3W Bushnell Interchg
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.192, -103.954
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,115 (2018)
Projected traffic8,115 by 2038
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib carry?

About 8,115 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.