US Bridges

I80 over S Br Middle Creek Trib

Fair

Seward County, Nebraska · 1W Pleasant Dale Intrchg · Structure no. S080 38738R

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,125
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over S Br Middle Creek Trib is a concrete continuous slab carrying I80 over S Br Middle Creek Trib in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 5 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 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesI80
CrossesS Br Middle Creek Trib
Location1W Pleasant Dale Intrchg
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.8216, -96.9443
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,125 (2018)
Projected traffic39,750 by 2038
Trucks26%
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 S Br Middle Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is I80 over S Br Middle Creek Trib 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 S Br Middle Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is I80 over S Br Middle Creek Trib?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I80 over S Br Middle Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.