US Bridges

US30 over UPRR

Good

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 1E Sidney · Structure no. S030 06096

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,315
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US30 over UPRR in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 49 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 4,315 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,703 by 2038. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS30
CrossesUPRR
Location1E Sidney
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.147, -102.945
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,315 (2018)
Projected traffic4,703 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US30 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US30 over 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does US30 over UPRR carry?

About 4,315 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US30 over UPRR?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US30 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.