US Bridges

N103 over I80

Good

Seward County, Nebraska · Pleasant Dale Intrchg · Structure no. S080 38814

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N103 over I80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N103 over I80 in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,390 by 2038. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesN103
CrossesI80
LocationPleasant Dale Intrchg
RouteState Highway 103
Coordinates40.8212, -96.9297
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2018)
Projected traffic6,390 by 2038
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N103 over I80 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is N103 over I80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does N103 over I80 carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N103 over I80?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N103 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.