US Bridges

US30 over US-281/N-2

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · JCT US30/281 Grand Island · Structure no. S030 31293

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,855
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over US-281/N-2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US30 over US-281/N-2 in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,855 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,954 by 2038. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS30
CrossesUS-281/N-2
LocationJCT US30/281 Grand Island
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.914, -98.3833
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,855 (2018)
Projected traffic11,954 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 over US-281/N-2 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US30 over US-281/N-2 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 2023.

How much traffic does US30 over US-281/N-2 carry?

About 8,855 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US30 over US-281/N-2?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US30 over US-281/N-2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.