US Bridges

I80 over Link 17B & RD 77

Fair

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · Potter Interchg · Structure no. S080 03896L

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over Link 17B & RD 77 is a concrete continuous slab carrying I80 over Link 17B & RD 77 in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 51 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2038. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesI80
CrossesLink 17B & RD 77
LocationPotter Interchg
RouteInterstate 80
CountyCheyenne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.206, -103.3173
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2018)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2038
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 over Link 17B & RD 77 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I80 over Link 17B & RD 77 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I80 over Link 17B & RD 77 carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is I80 over Link 17B & RD 77?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I80 over Link 17B & RD 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.