US Bridges

Link 17E & RD 135 over I80

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · Sunol Interchng · Structure no. S080 06963

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Link 17E & RD 135 over I80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Link 17E & RD 135 over I80 in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 54 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2038. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesLink 17E & RD 135
CrossesI80
LocationSunol Interchng
RouteState Highway 0L17E
Coordinates41.113, -102.7635
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic143 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 17E & RD 135 over I80 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Link 17E & RD 135 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Link 17E & RD 135 over I80 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Link 17E & RD 135 over I80?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Link 17E & RD 135 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.