US Bridges

US30 over Warm Slough

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 2E Grand Island · Structure no. S030 31878

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,345
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Warm Slough is a concrete culvert carrying US30 over Warm Slough in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,345 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,249 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS30
CrossesWarm Slough
Location2E Grand Island
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.9475, -98.2847
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,345 (2018)
Projected traffic8,249 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Warm Slough built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US30 over Warm Slough 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 Warm Slough carry?

About 6,345 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US30 over Warm Slough?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US30 over Warm Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.