US Bridges

CO RD 73 MI 7332 over Lodgepole Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 2W Potter · Structure no. C001720305

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 73 MI 7332 over Lodgepole Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CO RD 73 MI 7332 over Lodgepole Creek in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesCO RD 73 MI 7332
CrossesLodgepole Creek
Location2W Potter
RouteCounty Highway 203
Coordinates41.2267, -103.3567
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 73 MI 7332 over Lodgepole Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 73 MI 7332 over Lodgepole Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does CO RD 73 MI 7332 over Lodgepole Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is CO RD 73 MI 7332 over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 73 MI 7332 over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.