US Bridges

I80 over Salt Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 2W Waverly Intrchg · Structure no. S080 40797L

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
357 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,210
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 over Salt Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 42,210 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,094 by 2038. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesI80
CrossesSalt Creek
Location2W Waverly Intrchg
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.8971, -96.6014
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,210 (2018)
Projected traffic59,094 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I80 over Salt 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I80 over Salt Creek carry?

About 42,210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I80 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I80 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.