US Bridges

RD 83 over I80

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 3E Potter Interchg · Structure no. S080 04193

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 83 over I80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 83 over I80 in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2033. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesRD 83
CrossesI80
Location3E Potter Interchg
RouteCounty Highway 213
Coordinates41.2008, -103.2609
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic39 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 RD 83 over I80 built?

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

What condition is RD 83 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 83 over I80 carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD 83 over I80?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RD 83 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.