US Bridges

I80 over N71 & RD 41E

Good

Kimball County, Nebraska · Kimball Interchg · Structure no. S080 02071L

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,175
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over N71 & RD 41E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 over N71 & RD 41E in Kimball County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,175 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,175 by 2038. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI80
CrossesN71 & RD 41E
LocationKimball Interchg
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.2165, -103.6633
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,175 (2018)
Projected traffic8,175 by 2038
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 N71 & RD 41E built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I80 over N71 & RD 41E 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 N71 & RD 41E carry?

About 8,175 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is I80 over N71 & RD 41E?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I80 over N71 & RD 41E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.