US Bridges

I80 over RD 14 & RD 161

Good

Deuel County, Nebraska · 2W Chappell Interchg · Structure no. S080 08295L

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,615
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 over RD 14 & RD 161 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 over RD 14 & RD 161 in Deuel 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 7,615 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,615 by 2038. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesI80
CrossesRD 14 & RD 161
Location2W Chappell Interchg
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.0912, -102.5153
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 over RD 14 & RD 161 built?

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

What condition is I80 over RD 14 & RD 161 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 2021.

How much traffic does I80 over RD 14 & RD 161 carry?

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

How long is I80 over RD 14 & RD 161?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I80 over RD 14 & RD 161?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.