RD 73 over I80
GoodCheyenne County, Nebraska · 1E Kimball/Cheyenne LN · Structure no. S080 03683
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 296 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2003 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD 73 over I80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 73 over I80 in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2033. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD 73 over I80 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD 73 over I80 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does RD 73 over I80 carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is RD 73 over I80?
The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns RD 73 over I80?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.