US Bridges

US30/US385 over Lodgepole Creek Trib

Fair

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 4E Sidney · Structure no. S030 06360

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,335
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30/US385 over Lodgepole Creek Trib is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US30/US385 over Lodgepole Creek Trib in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 100 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,335 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,003 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30/US385
CrossesLodgepole Creek Trib
Location4E Sidney
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyCheyenne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.151, -102.8947
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed118.1 mi (190 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US30/US385 over Lodgepole Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US30/US385 over Lodgepole Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US30/US385 over Lodgepole Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is US30/US385 over Lodgepole Creek Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US30/US385 over Lodgepole Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.