I80 over Link 17B & RD 77
PoorCheyenne County, Nebraska · Potter Interchg · Structure no. S080 03896R
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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.