US Bridges

NW 126th ST over I80

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 2E Pleasant Dale Intrchg · Structure no. S080 39012

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 126th ST over I80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 126th ST over I80 in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesNW 126th ST
CrossesI80
Location2E Pleasant Dale Intrchg
RouteCounty Highway 603
Coordinates40.8203, -96.8921
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 NW 126th ST over I80 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 126th ST 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NW 126th ST over I80 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 126th ST over I80?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NW 126th ST over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.