EB-I80 TO SB-US77
Carrying EB-I80 TO SB-US77 over SB-US77 RAMP TO US6
SALT VALLEY RD INTRCHG, Lancaster, Nebraska
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
EB-I80 TO SB-US77 in Lancaster, Nebraska sits above 95% of rated Nebraska bridges on inventory load rating (48 t), while its 1989 build year is earlier than 47% of Lancaster's recorded-year cohort (661 bridges).
EB-I80 TO SB-US77 in Lancaster, Nebraska is rated Good in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1989, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 7. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Good result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure NE:S080 39730A
LATE-CENTURY · STEEL · MULTI-SPAN · DECK-LED · HEAVY-ADT · HEAVY-LOAD · CAT-GOOD
- LATE-CENTURY 1980–1999
- STEEL Steel
- MULTI-SPAN 3 spans
- DECK-LED Deck-led
- HEAVY-ADT Heavy ADT
- HEAVY-LOAD Heavy load
- CAT-GOOD Good
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: EB-I80 TO SB-US77
The EB-I80 TO SB-US77 bridge in Lancaster, Nebraska carries EB-I80 TO SB-US77 over SB-US77 RAMP TO US6. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 77.7 meters (255 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 42,685 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
How EB-I80 TO SB-US77 compares
Age against the county: built in 1989, earlier than 308 of Lancaster's 661 bridges with a recorded construction year (47%), against a county median build year of 1988. This is one of the newer structures in its county.
Live comparison across Nebraska bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (15,392 of 15,398 rated).
EB-I80 TO SB-US77 vs every rated Nebraska bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
48 Top 5% higher than 95% of 15,392 bridges
rated Nebraska bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Lancaster inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 661 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1989
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 77.7 m (255 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.2 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 42,685 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S080 39730A
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EB-I80 TO SB-US77 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare EB-I80 TO SB-US77 against other structures in Lancaster and across Nebraska. Nebraska bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for EB-I80 TO SB-US77?
EB-I80 TO SB-US77 in Lancaster, Nebraska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EB-I80 TO SB-US77 inspected?
EB-I80 TO SB-US77's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 42,685 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EB-I80 TO SB-US77 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for EB-I80 TO SB-US77?
EB-I80 TO SB-US77 has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EB-I80 TO SB-US77?
EB-I80 TO SB-US77 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is EB-I80 TO SB-US77 and does age affect safety?
EB-I80 TO SB-US77 was built in 1989, making it 37 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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