US Bridges

US30 over Stream

Good

Deuel County, Nebraska · 2E Lodgepole · Structure no. S030 07892

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
64 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,045
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying US30 over Stream in Deuel County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 63 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 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 1,045 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,359 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

CarriesUS30
CrossesStream
Location2E Lodgepole
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.1396, -102.6046
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,045 (2018)
Projected traffic1,359 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed118.1 mi (190 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 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US30 over Stream carry?

About 1,045 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US30 over Stream?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns US30 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.