US Bridges

I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib

Fair

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 1W West Sidney Interchg · Structure no. S080 05466R

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,780
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib is a concrete continuous slab carrying I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,780 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,780 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesI80
CrossesLodgepole Creek Trib
Location1W West Sidney Interchg
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.131, -103.0433
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,780 (2018)
Projected traffic7,780 by 2038
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib carry?

About 7,780 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.