US Bridges

US30/US385 over Stream

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Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 2E Sidney · Structure no. S030 06127

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,335
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30/US385 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US30/US385 over Stream in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 98 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 1,335 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,003 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 130.5 mi (210 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30/US385
CrossesStream
Location2E Sidney
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyCheyenne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1491, -102.9387
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,335 (2018)
Projected traffic2,003 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed130.5 mi (210 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/US385 over Stream built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US30/US385 over Stream 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/US385 over Stream carry?

About 1,335 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US30/US385 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US30/US385 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.