US Bridges

L53C Bushnell Cnlk over I80

Fair

Kimball County, Nebraska · Bushnell Intrchg · Structure no. S080 00846

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L53C Bushnell Cnlk over I80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L53C Bushnell Cnlk over I80 in Kimball County, Nebraska. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2038. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesL53C Bushnell Cnlk
CrossesI80
LocationBushnell Intrchg
RouteState Highway 0L53C
CountyKimball County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1918, -103.893
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic208 by 2038
Trucks19%
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 L53C Bushnell Cnlk over I80 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is L53C Bushnell 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does L53C Bushnell Cnlk over I80 carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is L53C Bushnell Cnlk over I80?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns L53C Bushnell Cnlk over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.