US Bridges

US30 over Stream

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · 1E Overton · Structure no. S030 24946

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
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 1981, so it is 44 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,850 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30
CrossesStream
Location1E Overton
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.737, -99.5262
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic2,750 (2018)
Projected traffic3,850 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

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 2,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US30 over Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US30 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.