US Bridges

Link 25A & RD 165 over I80

Good

Deuel County, Nebraska · Chappell Interchg · Structure no. S080 08522

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
905
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Link 25A & RD 165 over I80 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Link 25A & RD 165 over I80 in Deuel County, Nebraska. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 56 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,086 by 2038. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesLink 25A & RD 165
CrossesI80
LocationChappell Interchg
RouteState Highway 0L25A
Coordinates41.081, -102.474
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2018)
Projected traffic1,086 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Link 25A & RD 165 over I80 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Link 25A & RD 165 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 Link 25A & RD 165 over I80 carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Link 25A & RD 165 over I80?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Link 25A & RD 165 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.