US Bridges

L80F Utica Cnlk over I80

Poor

Seward County, Nebraska · Utica Intrchg · Structure no. S080 36616

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,115
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L80F Utica Cnlk over I80 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L80F Utica Cnlk over I80 in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,505 by 2038. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesL80F Utica Cnlk
CrossesI80
LocationUtica Intrchg
RouteState Highway 0L80F
Coordinates40.8214, -97.3491
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,115 (2018)
Projected traffic1,505 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 L80F Utica Cnlk over I80 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is L80F Utica Cnlk over I80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does L80F Utica Cnlk over I80 carry?

About 1,115 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is L80F Utica Cnlk over I80?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns L80F Utica Cnlk over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.