US Bridges

I80 over HWY71 & RD 45E

Fair

Kimball County, Nebraska · Kimball E Interchg · Structure no. S080 02269R

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,905
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over HWY71 & RD 45E is a concrete continuous slab carrying I80 over HWY71 & RD 45E in Kimball County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 5 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 7,905 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,905 by 2038. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesI80
CrossesHWY71 & RD 45E
LocationKimball E Interchg
RouteInterstate 80
CountyKimball County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2203, -103.6256
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,905 (2018)
Projected traffic7,905 by 2038
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 HWY71 & RD 45E built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I80 over HWY71 & RD 45E 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 I80 over HWY71 & RD 45E carry?

About 7,905 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is I80 over HWY71 & RD 45E?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I80 over HWY71 & RD 45E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.