US Bridges

Interstate Crosing over I80

Fair

Kimball County, Nebraska · 3W Kimball Interchg · Structure no. S080 01762

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate Crosing over I80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate Crosing over I80 in Kimball County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2033. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesInterstate Crosing
CrossesI80
Location3W Kimball Interchg
RouteCounty Highway 235
Coordinates41.2053, -103.7205
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic32 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
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 Interstate Crosing over I80 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate Crosing 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 Interstate Crosing over I80 carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Interstate Crosing over I80?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate Crosing over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.