I80
Carrying I80 over LODGEPOLE CREEK TRIB
4E DIX INTERCHG, Kimball, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I80
The I80 bridge in Kimball, Nebraska carries I80 over LODGEPOLE CREEK TRIB. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1973, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,800 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I80 compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1955
- Last Reconstructed
- 1973
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 13.7 m (45 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S080 03378
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 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 against other structures in Kimball 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?
I80 in Kimball, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I80 inspected?
I80'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 7,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I80 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?
I80 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I80?
I80 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I80 and does age affect safety?
I80 was built in 1955, making it 71 years old and last reconstructed in 1973.
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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