I80 over Big Blue River
FairSeward County, Nebraska · 1W Milford Intrchg · Structure no. S080 38096L
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 353 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,530
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I80 over Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 over Big Blue River in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 30,530 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,583 by 2038. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I80 over Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is I80 over Big Blue River 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 Big Blue River carry?
About 30,530 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I80 over Big Blue River?
The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I80 over Big Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.