US Bridges

RD 87 over I80

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 5E Potter Interchg · Structure no. S080 04396

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 87 over I80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 87 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

CarriesRD 87
CrossesI80
Location5E Potter Interchg
RouteCounty Highway 7143
Coordinates41.1989, -103.2222
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1998)
Projected traffic110 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 87 over I80 built?

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

What condition is RD 87 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 87 over I80 carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is RD 87 over I80?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RD 87 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.