US Bridges

L80E over Johnson Creek

Fair

Seward County, Nebraska · JCT I80/L80E 7.1S · Structure no. SL80E00451

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L80E over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying L80E over Johnson Creek in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,458 by 2038. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesL80E
CrossesJohnson Creek
LocationJCT I80/L80E 7.1S
RouteState Highway 0L80E
CountySeward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7197, -97.292
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2018)
Projected traffic1,458 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L80E over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is L80E over Johnson 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does L80E over Johnson Creek carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is L80E over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns L80E over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.