US Bridges

Link 17C over I80

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · Brownson Interchg · Structure no. S080 04882

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Link 17C over I80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Link 17C over I80 in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 569 by 2038. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesLink 17C
CrossesI80
LocationBrownson Interchg
RouteState Highway 0L17C
Coordinates41.1807, -103.1336
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2018)
Projected traffic569 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Link 17C over I80 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Link 17C 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 Link 17C over I80 carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Link 17C over I80?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Link 17C over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.