Cheyenne County Bridge Report Card
Cheyenne County scores 92 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Cheyenne County, Nebraska
Cheyenne County has 159 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.9% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,875 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Cheyenne County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 92/100 (A). The county has 159 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,875 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 1.9% | 3.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.1% of measured traffic | 2.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 252,885 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 1.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 7,875 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Cheyenne County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I80 over Link 17b & RD 77 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,800 | 1974 |
| RD 125 over I80 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 45 | 1973 |
| Co RD 103 Mi 10338 over Dry Wash | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1935 |
| I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib | High traffic | Good | 7,830 | 1974 |
| I80 over Lodgepole Creek Trib | High traffic | Good | 7,830 | 1974 |
| I80 over Link 17b & RD 77 | High traffic | Fair | 7,800 | 1974 |
| I80 over RD 99 | High traffic | Fair | 7,780 | 1974 |
| I80 over RD 99 | High traffic | Good | 7,780 | 1974 |
| I80 over RD 20 | High traffic | Good | 7,780 | 1974 |
| I80 over RD 20 | High traffic | Good | 7,780 | 1974 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.