US Bridges

Road 157 over I80

Good

Deuel County, Nebraska · 4E Lodgepole Interchng · Structure no. S080 08067

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 157 over I80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 157 over I80 in Deuel 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, projected to reach 35 by 2033. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesRoad 157
CrossesI80
Location4E Lodgepole Interchng
RouteCounty Highway 7195
Coordinates41.1079, -102.5532
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1998)
Projected traffic35 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 157 over I80 built?

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

What condition is Road 157 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Road 157 over I80 carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Road 157 over I80?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Road 157 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.