L80E over W Fk Big Blue River
FairSeward County, Nebraska · JCT I80/L80E 3.4S · Structure no. SL80E00823
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 343 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,465
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
L80E over W Fk Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L80E over W Fk Big Blue River 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 1,465 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,978 by 2038. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L80E over W Fk Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is L80E over W Fk 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 L80E over W Fk Big Blue River carry?
About 1,465 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is L80E over W Fk Big Blue River?
The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns L80E over W Fk Big Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.