US Bridges

I80 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Seward County, Nebraska · 1E Milford Intrchg · Structure no. S080 38276

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,125
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I80 over Wolf Creek in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 33,125 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,750 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesI80
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1E Milford Intrchg
RouteInterstate 80
CountySeward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8208, -97.0324
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,125 (2018)
Projected traffic39,750 by 2038
Trucks26%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I80 over Wolf Creek 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 I80 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 33,125 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I80 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I80 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.