US Bridges

SB-US81 over I80

Fair

York County, Nebraska · York Intrchg · Structure no. S080 35312

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,370
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB-US81 over I80 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB-US81 over I80 in York County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 11,370 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,781 by 2038. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSB-US81
CrossesI80
LocationYork Intrchg
RouteU.S. Route 81
CountyYork County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8211, -97.5978
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,370 (2018)
Projected traffic14,781 by 2038
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB-US81 over I80 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB-US81 over I80 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SB-US81 over I80 carry?

About 11,370 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SB-US81 over I80?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SB-US81 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.