I80/RMP 50/RMP 40
Carrying I80/RMP 50/RMP 40 over UPRR
IN OMAHA, Douglas, Nebraska
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
I80/RMP 50/RMP 40 in Douglas, Nebraska sits above 51% of rated Nebraska bridges on inventory load rating (27 t), while its 1962 build year is earlier than 84% of Douglas's recorded-year cohort (509 bridges).
I80/RMP 50/RMP 40 in Douglas, Nebraska is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1962, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 6. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair 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 45252
INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · LONG-SPAN-RUN · DECK-LED · HEAVY-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-FAIR
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- STEEL Steel
- LONG-SPAN-RUN 5 spans
- DECK-LED Deck-led
- HEAVY-ADT Heavy ADT
- STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
- CAT-FAIR Fair
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: I80/RMP 50/RMP 40
The I80/RMP 50/RMP 40 bridge in Douglas, Nebraska carries I80/RMP 50/RMP 40 over UPRR. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1989, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 91.9 meters (302 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 176,745 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 6/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
How I80/RMP 50/RMP 40 compares
Age against the county: built in 1962, earlier than 430 of Douglas's 509 bridges with a recorded construction year (84%), against a county median build year of 1988. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.
Live comparison across Nebraska bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (15,392 of 15,398 rated).
I80/RMP 50/RMP 40 vs every rated Nebraska bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
27 Top 49% higher than 51% 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.
Douglas inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 509 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
- 1962
- Last Reconstructed
- 1989
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 91.9 m (302 ft)
- Deck Width
- 66.8 m (219 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 176,745 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S080 45252
Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
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 I80/RMP 50/RMP 40 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 I80/RMP 50/RMP 40 against other structures in Douglas 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 I80/RMP 50/RMP 40?
I80/RMP 50/RMP 40 in Douglas, Nebraska has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I80/RMP 50/RMP 40 inspected?
I80/RMP 50/RMP 40'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 176,745 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I80/RMP 50/RMP 40 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I80/RMP 50/RMP 40?
I80/RMP 50/RMP 40 has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I80/RMP 50/RMP 40?
I80/RMP 50/RMP 40 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I80/RMP 50/RMP 40 and does age affect safety?
I80/RMP 50/RMP 40 was built in 1962, making it 64 years old and last reconstructed in 1989.
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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