US Bridges

I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 2W Brownson Interchg · Structure no. S080 04459

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,830
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib 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 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 7,830 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,830 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesI80
CrossesLodgepole Creek Trib
Location2W Brownson Interchg
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.198, -103.21
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,830 (2018)
Projected traffic7,830 by 2038
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib 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 I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib carry?

About 7,830 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.