US Bridges

I80 over Stream

Fair

Seward County, Nebraska · 1E Utica Intrchg · Structure no. S080 36747

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,120
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying I80 over Stream in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966, 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 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 28,120 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,744 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesI80
CrossesStream
Location1E Utica Intrchg
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.8215, -97.324
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,120 (2018)
Projected traffic33,744 by 2038
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 over Stream built?

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

What condition is I80 over Stream 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I80 over Stream carry?

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

How long is I80 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I80 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.