US Bridges

L80E over Johnson Creek

Fair

Saline County, Nebraska · JCT US6/L80E 2.5N · Structure no. SL80E00254

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L80E over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying L80E over Johnson Creek in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,458 by 2038. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesL80E
CrossesJohnson Creek
LocationJCT US6/L80E 2.5N
RouteState Highway 0L80E
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6913, -97.2925
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2018)
Projected traffic1,458 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 L80E over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is L80E over Johnson Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does L80E over Johnson Creek carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is L80E over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns L80E over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.