US Bridges

I80 over Gothenburg Canal

Fair

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 5E Brady Intrchg · Structure no. S080 20376

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,345
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over Gothenburg Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I80 over Gothenburg Canal in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 17,345 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,080 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesI80
CrossesGothenburg Canal
Location5E Brady Intrchg
RouteInterstate 80
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9766, -100.2954
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,345 (2018)
Projected traffic19,080 by 2038
Trucks41%
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 Gothenburg Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I80 over Gothenburg Canal 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does I80 over Gothenburg Canal carry?

About 17,345 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is I80 over Gothenburg Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I80 over Gothenburg Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.