US Bridges

Link 53A & RD 59E over I80

Good

Kimball County, Nebraska · Dix Interchg · Structure no. S080 02976

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Link 53A & RD 59E over I80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Link 53A & RD 59E over I80 in Kimball County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2038. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesLink 53A & RD 59E
CrossesI80
LocationDix Interchg
RouteState Highway 0L53A
Coordinates41.2209, -103.4901
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2018)
Projected traffic572 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 Link 53A & RD 59E over I80 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Link 53A & RD 59E over I80 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 Link 53A & RD 59E over I80 carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Link 53A & RD 59E over I80?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Link 53A & RD 59E over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.