US Bridges

L24B over UPRR & US30 Viaduct

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · .5W of Overton · Structure no. SL24B00358

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
935
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L24B over UPRR & US30 Viaduct is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L24B over UPRR & US30 Viaduct in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 935 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,309 by 2038. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesL24B
CrossesUPRR & US30 Viaduct
Location.5W of Overton
RouteState Highway 0L24B
Coordinates40.7392, -99.5462
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic935 (2018)
Projected traffic1,309 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L24B over UPRR & US30 Viaduct built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is L24B over UPRR & US30 Viaduct 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 L24B over UPRR & US30 Viaduct carry?

About 935 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is L24B over UPRR & US30 Viaduct?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns L24B over UPRR & US30 Viaduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.