US Bridges

N15 over I80

Fair

Seward County, Nebraska · Seward Intrchng · Structure no. S080 37911

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,295
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N15 over I80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N15 over I80 in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 61 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 3,295 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,778 by 2038. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesN15
CrossesI80
LocationSeward Intrchng
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates40.822, -97.1018
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,295 (2018)
Projected traffic4,778 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N15 over I80 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is N15 over I80 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does N15 over I80 carry?

About 3,295 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N15 over I80?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N15 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.