I80 over Oak Creek
GoodLancaster County, Nebraska · 1W Lincoln Airport Intrch · Structure no. S080 39843
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 248 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,920
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I80 over Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 over Oak Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 47,920 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,880 by 2038. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I80 over Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is I80 over Oak Creek 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 I80 over Oak Creek carry?
About 47,920 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I80 over Oak Creek?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.
Who owns I80 over Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.