US Bridges

NW 27th ST over I80/EB-I80 to SB-77 Rmp

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Lincoln NW 27th ST @ I80 · Structure no. S080 39714

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 27th ST over I80/EB-I80 to SB-77 Rmp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 27th ST over I80/EB-I80 to SB-77 Rmp in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 652 by 2033. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesNW 27th ST
CrossesI80/EB-I80 to SB-77 Rmp
LocationLincoln NW 27th ST @ I80
RouteCity Street 117
Coordinates40.8165, -96.7589
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2003)
Projected traffic652 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 27th ST over I80/EB-I80 to SB-77 Rmp built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 27th ST over I80/EB-I80 to SB-77 Rmp 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 NW 27th ST over I80/EB-I80 to SB-77 Rmp carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW 27th ST over I80/EB-I80 to SB-77 Rmp?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NW 27th ST over I80/EB-I80 to SB-77 Rmp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.