US Bridges

L17E Sunol Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 1S Sunol · Structure no. SL17E00216

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L17E Sunol Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying L17E Sunol Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesL17E Sunol Cnlk
CrossesLodgepole Creek
Location1S Sunol
RouteState Highway 0L17E
Coordinates41.1419, -102.7636
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic143 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L17E Sunol Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is L17E Sunol Cnlk over Lodgepole 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does L17E Sunol Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek carry?

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

How long is L17E Sunol Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns L17E Sunol Cnlk over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.