US Bridges

Buffalo Bill Ave over I80

Fair

Lincoln County, Nebraska · I80 & Buffalo Bill Av · Structure no. U177517567

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
292 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,215
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Bill Ave over I80 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buffalo Bill Ave over I80 in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7,215 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2033. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Bill Ave
CrossesI80
LocationI80 & Buffalo Bill Av
RouteU.S. Route 5805
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1125, -100.7925
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,215 (2009)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Buffalo Bill Ave over I80 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo Bill Ave over I80 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Buffalo Bill Ave over I80 carry?

About 7,215 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Buffalo Bill Ave over I80?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo Bill Ave over I80?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.