RD 143 over I80
GoodCheyenne County, Nebraska · 3W Lodgepole Interchng · Structure no. S080 07365
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 275 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2003 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD 143 over I80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 143 over I80 in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, 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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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD 143 over I80 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD 143 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 RD 143 over I80 carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RD 143 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 143 over I80?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.