US Bridges

I80 over Fremont Slough

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 3E North Platte E Intrchg · Structure no. S080 18257

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,730
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over Fremont Slough is a concrete culvert carrying I80 over Fremont Slough in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 17,730 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,503 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesI80
CrossesFremont Slough
Location3E North Platte E Intrchg
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.0945, -100.6629
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,730 (2018)
Projected traffic19,503 by 2038
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 over Fremont Slough built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I80 over Fremont Slough 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 I80 over Fremont Slough carry?

About 17,730 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I80 over Fremont Slough?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I80 over Fremont Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.