At the base of the ramp from eastbound Interstate 80 to U.S. 138 is this shield assembly. Use U.S. 138 west to Interstate 76 in Julesburg, Colorado; follow U.S. 138 east to Big Springs and the old Lincoln Highway. Photo taken 09/05/05.
The next exit along eastbound Interstate 80 is Exit 102, Junction Interstate 76 southwest to Denver. This picture was taken from U.S. 138 west of the railroad tracks. Photo taken 09/05/05.
After Interstate 76 and Interstate 80 merge together after Exit 102, the freeway sees its highest traffic counts in western Nebraska. This is the first reassurance shield after Interstate 76 and Interstate 80 merge together. Photo taken 09/05/05.
This mileage sign provides the distance to the next exit, Exit 107, Junction Nebraska Link 25B north to Big Springs. In addition, this sign also gives the distance to North Platte (73 miles) and the control city of Omaha (351 miles). Photo taken 09/05/05.
The next exit along eastbound Interstate 80, Junction Nebraska Link 25B/Big Springs Road. The village of Big Springs was founded in 1884 and was incorporated as a village in 1917. Several historic trails, such as the Oregon Trail and California Trail, passed through or near Big Springs. As of the 2000 Census, 418 people lived in Big Springs. Photo taken 09/05/05.
A truck permit station is available at Exit 107, Junction Nebraska Link 25B. Photo taken 09/05/05.
Eastbound Interstate 80 reaches Exit 107, Junction Nebraska Link 25B/Big Springs Road. This short link route leads north across the railroad tracks, then ends at U.S. 138 in downtown Big Springs. Continue northeast on U.S. 138 to U.S. 30. Photo taken 09/05/05.
This is the gore point of the Nebraska Link 25B interchange on eastbound Interstate 80. Note the trailblazer sign for Interstate 80 west; this was in place because the ramp from eastbound Interstate 76 to westbound Interstate 80 was closed. Photo taken 09/05/05.
Turn left (north) on Nebraska Link 25B to Big Springs. Photo taken 09/05/05.
These trailblazer shields are located at the top of the ramp from eastbound Interstate 80 to northbound Nebraska Link 25B. Photo taken 09/05/05.
Here is a view of Interstate 80 looking east from the Nebraska Link 25B overpass just south of Big Springs. Photo taken 09/05/05.
