US Bridges

RD 131 over I80

Fair

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 2W Sunol Interchg · Structure no. S080 06763

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 131 over I80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 131 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2033. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesRD 131
CrossesI80
Location2W Sunol Interchg
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates41.113, -102.8019
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

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 traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic13 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 131 over I80 built?

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

What condition is RD 131 over I80 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RD 131 over I80 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RD 131 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 131 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.