US Bridges

CO RD 83 MI 8344 over Dry Wash

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 2.5E 4.7N Potter · Structure no. C001731310

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 83 MI 8344 over Dry Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 83 MI 8344 over Dry Wash in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 53 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesCO RD 83 MI 8344
CrossesDry Wash
Location2.5E 4.7N Potter
RouteCounty Highway 7117
Coordinates41.3133, -103.2617
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1998)
Projected traffic110 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 8344 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is CO RD 83 MI 8344 over Dry Wash 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 83 MI 8344 over Dry Wash carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is CO RD 83 MI 8344 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 83 MI 8344 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.