US Bridges

US30 over Lodgepole Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 1W Potter · Structure no. S030 03981

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
745
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Lodgepole Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US30 over Lodgepole Creek in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 745 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 969 by 2038. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesUS30
CrossesLodgepole Creek
Location1W Potter
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.2155, -103.3248
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2018)
Projected traffic969 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US30 over Lodgepole Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US30 over Lodgepole Creek 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 US30 over Lodgepole Creek carry?

About 745 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US30 over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US30 over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.