US Bridges

I180/US34 over X Street

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · In Lincoln · Structure no. S180 00297L

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,410
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I180/US34 over X Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I180/US34 over X Street in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33,410 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,751 by 2038. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesI180/US34
CrossesX Street
LocationIn Lincoln
RouteInterstate 180
Coordinates40.8237, -96.7114
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,410 (2018)
Projected traffic36,751 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I180/US34 over X Street built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I180/US34 over X Street 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 I180/US34 over X Street carry?

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

How long is I180/US34 over X Street?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I180/US34 over X Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.