US Bridges

US30/US275 over BNSF RR

Fair

Dodge County, Nebraska · JCT US30/US77 .9E · Structure no. S030 42623R

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,370
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30/US275 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US30/US275 over BNSF RR in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,370 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,555 by 2038. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30/US275
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationJCT US30/US77 .9E
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyDodge County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4761, -96.4846
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,370 (2018)
Projected traffic15,555 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US30/US275 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US30/US275 over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US30/US275 over BNSF RR carry?

About 10,370 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US30/US275 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US30/US275 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.