US Bridges

I80 over Cow Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 1E Lodgepole Interchg · Structure no. S080 07690R

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,615
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 over Cow Creek in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 7,615 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,615 by 2038. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesI80
CrossesCow Creek
Location1E Lodgepole Interchg
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.1136, -102.6242
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,615 (2018)
Projected traffic7,615 by 2038
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I80 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I80 over Cow Creek 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 I80 over Cow Creek carry?

About 7,615 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is I80 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I80 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.