US Bridges

CO RD 87 MI 8710 over Sidney Draw

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 4.5E 9.5S Potter · Structure no. C001711705

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 87 MI 8710 over Sidney Draw is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 87 MI 8710 over Sidney Draw in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

CarriesCO RD 87 MI 8710
CrossesSidney Draw
Location4.5E 9.5S Potter
RouteCounty Highway 7143
Coordinates41.0683, -103.2217
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1998)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 87 MI 8710 over Sidney Draw built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 87 MI 8710 over Sidney Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 87 MI 8710 over Sidney Draw carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is CO RD 87 MI 8710 over Sidney Draw?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 87 MI 8710 over Sidney Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.