US Bridges

US30 over Trailer House Gulch

Good

Deuel County, Nebraska · 21E Chappell · Structure no. S030 10707

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Trailer House Gulch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US30 over Trailer House Gulch in Deuel County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2038. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30
CrossesTrailer House Gulch
Location21E Chappell
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyDeuel County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0911, -102.0795
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2018)
Projected traffic592 by 2038
Trucks21%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US30 over Trailer House Gulch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US30 over Trailer House Gulch 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 Trailer House Gulch carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US30 over Trailer House Gulch?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US30 over Trailer House Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.