US Bridges

US30 over Lodgepole Creek Trib

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 2E Potter · Structure no. S030 04184

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
885
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Lodgepole Creek Trib is a concrete continuous slab carrying US30 over Lodgepole Creek Trib in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 81 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 885 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,239 by 2038. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).

CarriesUS30
CrossesLodgepole Creek Trib
Location2E Potter
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.2143, -103.2861
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic885 (2018)
Projected traffic1,239 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed111.8 mi (180 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US30 over Lodgepole Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US30 over Lodgepole Creek Trib 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 Trib carry?

About 885 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US30 over Lodgepole Creek Trib?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US30 over Lodgepole Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.