US Bridges

Bluff Road over I80

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 5N Waverly Interchng · Structure no. S080 41444

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff Road over I80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bluff Road over I80 in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 435 vehicles a day, projected to reach 520 by 2033. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesBluff Road
CrossesI80
Location5N Waverly Interchng
RouteCounty Highway 3358
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9123, -96.48379
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2011)
Projected traffic520 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bluff Road over I80 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff Road 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 Bluff Road over I80 carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Bluff Road over I80?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bluff Road over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.