US Bridges

N 162nd ST over I80

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 4N Waverly Interchg · Structure no. S080 41341

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 162nd ST over I80 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 162nd ST over I80 in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2033. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN 162nd ST
CrossesI80
Location4N Waverly Interchg
RouteCounty Highway 45
Coordinates40.9075, -96.5018
Functional classRural 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic29 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 N 162nd ST over I80 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 162nd ST over I80 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 N 162nd ST over I80 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N 162nd ST over I80?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N 162nd ST over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.