US Bridges

I80 over Stream

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1W Waverly Intrchg · Structure no. S080 40872L

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,210
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over Stream is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I80 over Stream in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesI80
CrossesStream
Location1W Waverly Intrchg
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.8974, -96.5872
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 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 Stream built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 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 42,210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I80 over Stream?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I80 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.