US30 over Shell Creek
GoodColfax County, Nebraska · 2E Schuyler · Structure no. S030 39769
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,480
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US30 over Shell Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US30 over Shell Creek in Colfax County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,480 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,846 by 2038. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US30 over Shell Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is US30 over Shell Creek 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 June 2021.
How much traffic does US30 over Shell Creek carry?
About 7,480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US30 over Shell Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.
Who owns US30 over Shell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.