US Bridges

I80 over Beaver Creek

Fair

York County, Nebraska · 1E Waco Intrchg · Structure no. S080 36153L

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,560
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 over Beaver Creek in York County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 60 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 6 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 27,560 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,316 by 2038. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesI80
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1E Waco Intrchg
RouteInterstate 80
CountyYork County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8219, -97.4374
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,560 (2018)
Projected traffic30,316 by 2038
Trucks31%
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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is I80 over Beaver 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I80 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 27,560 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I80 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I80 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.