US Bridges

US30 over Wood River

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 4E Wood River · Structure no. S030 30399

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,090
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Wood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US30 over Wood River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 31 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 5,090 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,617 by 2038. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS30
CrossesWood River
Location4E Wood River
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.8439, -98.5247
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,090 (2018)
Projected traffic6,617 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wood River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US30 over Wood River 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does US30 over Wood River carry?

About 5,090 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US30 over Wood River?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US30 over Wood River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.