US Bridges

I80 over Stream

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT I80/I180 Intrchg 1W · Structure no. S080 39249

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying I80 over Stream in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,500 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesI80
CrossesStream
LocationJCT I80/I180 Intrchg 1W
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.8219, -96.8469
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2018)
Projected traffic61,500 by 2038
Trucks19%
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 Stream built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I80 over Stream 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I80 over Stream carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I80 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns I80 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.