US Bridges

Fort Sidney RD over Lodgepole Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · Fort Sidney RD @toledo · Structure no. U223014310

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Sidney RD over Lodgepole Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort Sidney RD over Lodgepole Creek in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2033. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesFort Sidney RD
CrossesLodgepole Creek
LocationFort Sidney RD @toledo
RouteCity Street 19
Coordinates41.1342, -102.9655
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2003)
Projected traffic390 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Fort Sidney RD over Lodgepole Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Sidney RD 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Fort Sidney RD over Lodgepole Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fort Sidney RD over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Sidney RD over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.