US Bridges

US30 over Central Cutoff Ditch

Good

Dodge County, Nebraska · Sec 3-T17N R6E · Structure no. S030 41457L

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Central Cutoff Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US30 over Central Cutoff Ditch in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2033. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS30
CrossesCentral Cutoff Ditch
LocationSec 3-T17N R6E
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.4804, -96.7162
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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2016)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US30 over Central Cutoff Ditch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US30 over Central 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 US30 over Central Cutoff Ditch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US30 over Central Cutoff Ditch?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US30 over Central Cutoff Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.