US Bridges

HWY 30 over North Bend Cutoff Ditch

Good

Dodge County, Nebraska · 1.5N 4.3W North Bend · Structure no. S030 40701R

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,730
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 30 over North Bend Cutoff Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 30 over North Bend Cutoff Ditch in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,730 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,722 by 2038. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesHWY 30
CrossesNorth Bend Cutoff Ditch
Location1.5N 4.3W North Bend
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.4666, -96.8575
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,730 (2018)
Projected traffic7,722 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 HWY 30 over North Bend Cutoff Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 30 over North Bend Cutoff Ditch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 30 over North Bend Cutoff Ditch carry?

About 5,730 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is HWY 30 over North Bend Cutoff Ditch?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 30 over North Bend Cutoff Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.