US Bridges

Road 203 over I80

Good

Deuel County, Nebraska · 2E I76/I80 Interchg · Structure no. S080 10427

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 203 over I80 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 203 over I80 in Deuel County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2033. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 203
CrossesI80
Location2E I76/I80 Interchg
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyDeuel County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0374, -102.1284
Functional classRural 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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1997)
Projected traffic20 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 203 over I80 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 203 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Road 203 over I80 carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 203 over I80?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Road 203 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.