US Bridges

CO RD 83 MI 8328 over Lodgepole Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 3E Potter · Structure no. C001721303

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 83 MI 8328 over Lodgepole Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 83 MI 8328 over Lodgepole Creek in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesCO RD 83 MI 8328
CrossesLodgepole Creek
Location3E Potter
RouteCounty Highway 213
Coordinates41.205, -103.26
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 rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 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 83 MI 8328 over Lodgepole Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 83 MI 8328 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 83 MI 8328 over Lodgepole Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is CO RD 83 MI 8328 over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 83 MI 8328 over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.