US Bridges

I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib

Fair

Kimball County, Nebraska · 4E Dix Interchg · Structure no. S080 03378

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib in Kimball County, Nebraska. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 70 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesI80
CrossesLodgepole Creek Trib
Location4E Dix Interchg
RouteInterstate 80
CountyKimball County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2222, -103.413
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2018)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2038
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib 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 Lodgepole Creek Trib carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.