US Bridges

N31 over I80

Good

Sarpy County, Nebraska · Gretna Intrchg · Structure no. S080 43297

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N31 over I80 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N31 over I80 in Sarpy 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,480 by 2038. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 88 ft wide.

CarriesN31
CrossesI80
LocationGretna Intrchg
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates41.0944, -96.2534
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2018)
Projected traffic12,480 by 2038
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N31 over I80 built?

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

What condition is N31 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does N31 over I80 carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is N31 over I80?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns N31 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.