I80 over Little Salt Creek
FairLancaster County, Nebraska · 2W US77 Intrchg · Structure no. S080 40375R
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48,015
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I80 over Little Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 over Little Salt Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 65 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 48,015 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,221 by 2038. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I80 over Little Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is I80 over Little Salt Creek 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does I80 over Little Salt Creek carry?
About 48,015 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I80 over Little Salt Creek?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns I80 over Little Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.