FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I80

Carrying I80 over STREAM

2W GOTHENBURG INTRCHG, Dawson, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I80

The I80 bridge in Dawson, Nebraska carries I80 over STREAM. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,345 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. 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

▼ 5.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Nebraska bridges
302
Bridges in Dawson · 11 in Poor condition
I80 22.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
58.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.1
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
22.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Last Reconstructed
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
17,345 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S080 21005

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 Dawson 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 Dawson, 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 17,345 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 Good 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 1964, making it 62 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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