US Bridges

US30/US385 over Stream

Fair

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 4W Lodgepole · Structure no. S030 07275

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30/US385 over Stream is a concrete slab 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,526 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30/US385
CrossesStream
Location4W Lodgepole
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyCheyenne County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.1551, -102.7189
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2018)
Projected traffic1,526 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
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 1,130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US30/US385 over Stream?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US30/US385 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.