US Bridges

US30 over Uprr/W 3rd/ARTHUR ST

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · In Grand Island · Structure no. S030 31389

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
699 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,215
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Uprr/W 3rd/ARTHUR ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US30 over Uprr/W 3rd/ARTHUR ST in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 16,215 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,080 by 2038. The structure is 699 ft (213.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30
CrossesUprr/W 3rd/ARTHUR ST
LocationIn Grand Island
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyHall County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9156, -98.3666
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length699 ft (213.1 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,215 (2018)
Projected traffic21,080 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Uprr/W 3rd/ARTHUR ST built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US30 over Uprr/W 3rd/ARTHUR ST 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 Uprr/W 3rd/ARTHUR ST carry?

About 16,215 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US30 over Uprr/W 3rd/ARTHUR ST?

The structure is 699 ft (213.1 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US30 over Uprr/W 3rd/ARTHUR ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.