US Bridges

US30 over Stream

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · 0W Cozad · Structure no. S030 22321

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,495
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US30 over Stream in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 54 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 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 2,495 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,244 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS30
CrossesStream
Location0W Cozad
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.861, -99.9955
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,495 (2018)
Projected traffic3,244 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 over Stream built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US30 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US30 over Stream carry?

About 2,495 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US30 over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US30 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.