US Bridges

HWY 30 over Fremont Cutoff Ditch

Good

Dodge County, Nebraska · 7.9E of North Bend · Structure no. S030 41903L

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,494
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 30 over Fremont Cutoff Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 30 over Fremont Cutoff Ditch in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,494 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,331 by 2038. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY 30
CrossesFremont Cutoff Ditch
Location7.9E of North Bend
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyDodge County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4794, -96.6299
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,494 (2018)
Projected traffic11,331 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 HWY 30 over Fremont Cutoff Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 30 over Fremont 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 Fremont Cutoff Ditch carry?

About 7,494 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY 30 over Fremont Cutoff Ditch?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 30 over Fremont Cutoff Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.