US Bridges

I80 over Sleepy Hollow Creek

Good

Seward County, Nebraska · 1E Utica Intrchg · Structure no. S080 36684L

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,120
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over Sleepy Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 over Sleepy Hollow Creek in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 60 years old, older 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 28,120 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,744 by 2038. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesI80
CrossesSleepy Hollow Creek
Location1E Utica Intrchg
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.8217, -97.3359
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,120 (2018)
Projected traffic33,744 by 2038
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Sleepy Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I80 over Sleepy Hollow Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does I80 over Sleepy Hollow Creek carry?

About 28,120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I80 over Sleepy Hollow Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I80 over Sleepy Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.