US Bridges

US183 over US30 & UPRR

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · Wcl Elm Creek · Structure no. S183 04981

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
413 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,110
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 over US30 & UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US183 over US30 & UPRR in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,110 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,199 by 2038. The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesUS183
CrossesUS30 & UPRR
LocationWcl Elm Creek
RouteU.S. Route 183
Coordinates40.7187, -99.3844
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length413 ft (125.9 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,110 (2018)
Projected traffic4,199 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 US183 over US30 & UPRR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US183 over US30 & UPRR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US183 over US30 & UPRR carry?

About 3,110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US183 over US30 & UPRR?

The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US183 over US30 & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.