US Bridges

I180/US34 over Oak Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · In Lincoln · Structure no. S180 00228R

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,410
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I180/US34 over Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I180/US34 over Oak Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 62 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 33,410 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,751 by 2038. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesI180/US34
CrossesOak Creek
LocationIn Lincoln
RouteInterstate 180
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8337, -96.7121
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,410 (2018)
Projected traffic36,751 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I180/US34 over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I180/US34 over Oak 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 I180/US34 over Oak Creek carry?

About 33,410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I180/US34 over Oak Creek?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I180/US34 over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.