US Bridges

WB-I80 Exit Ramp over Lodgepole Creek Trib

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · West Sidney Interchg · Structure no. S080 05545L

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB-I80 Exit Ramp over Lodgepole Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying WB-I80 Exit Ramp over Lodgepole Creek Trib in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 63% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,750 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesWB-I80 Exit Ramp
CrossesLodgepole Creek Trib
LocationWest Sidney Interchg
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.127, -103.0293
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,750 (2018)
Projected traffic7,750 by 2038
Trucks63%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 WB-I80 Exit Ramp over Lodgepole Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB-I80 Exit Ramp 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 WB-I80 Exit Ramp over Lodgepole Creek Trib carry?

About 7,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 63% are trucks.

How long is WB-I80 Exit Ramp over Lodgepole Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns WB-I80 Exit Ramp over Lodgepole Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.