US Bridges

US30 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Dawson County, Nebraska · 1E Overton · Structure no. S030 25054

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US30 over Buffalo Creek in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 92 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,850 by 2038. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1E Overton
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7343, -99.5059
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed31.1 mi (50 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 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US30 over Buffalo Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US30 over Buffalo Creek carry?

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

How long is US30 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US30 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.