US Bridges

RD 125 over I80

Poor

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 5E E Sidney Interchg · Structure no. S080 06462

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 125 over I80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 125 over I80 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2033. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 125
CrossesI80
Location5E E Sidney Interchg
RouteCounty Highway 1145
CountyCheyenne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1135, -102.8594
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 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 traffic45 (2011)
Projected traffic45 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 125 over I80 built?

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

What condition is RD 125 over I80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does RD 125 over I80 carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is RD 125 over I80?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RD 125 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.