US Bridges

I80 over County Highway

Good

Kimball County, Nebraska · 2W Bushnell Intrchg · Structure no. S080 00648L

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,115
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over County Highway is a concrete continuous slab carrying I80 over County Highway in Kimball County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesI80
CrossesCounty Highway
Location2W Bushnell Intrchg
RouteInterstate 80
CountyKimball County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.192, -103.931
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 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
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 over County Highway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I80 over County Highway 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 County Highway carry?

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

How long is I80 over County Highway?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I80 over County Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.