US Bridges

NB-US83 over I80

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Lincoln County, Nebraska · North Platte S Intrchg · Structure no. S080 17719

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,140
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB-US83 over I80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB-US83 over I80 in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 14,140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,089 by 2038. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNB-US83
CrossesI80
LocationNorth Platte S Intrchg
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1112, -100.7638
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,140 (2018)
Projected traffic19,089 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NB-US83 over I80 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB-US83 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does NB-US83 over I80 carry?

About 14,140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NB-US83 over I80?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NB-US83 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.