US Bridges

US30 over Rawhide Creek

Good

Dodge County, Nebraska · 1NW Fremont · Structure no. S030 42485

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,205
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Rawhide Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US30 over Rawhide Creek in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 7,205 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,367 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30
CrossesRawhide Creek
Location1NW Fremont
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyDodge County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4691, -96.5214
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,205 (2018)
Projected traffic9,367 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 US30 over Rawhide Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US30 over Rawhide Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does US30 over Rawhide Creek carry?

About 7,205 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US30 over Rawhide Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US30 over Rawhide Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.