US Bridges

US30/US385 over Stream

Fair

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 5E Sidney · Structure no. S030 06508

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
118 ft
9 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 1932 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 93 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 118 ft (36 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 130.5 mi (210 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30/US385
CrossesStream
Location5E Sidney
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyCheyenne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1526, -102.8661
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (36 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 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US30/US385 over Stream 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 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 118 ft (36 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.