US Bridges

US30 over Stream

Good

Keith County, Nebraska · 10W Paxton · Structure no. S030 13570

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US30 over Stream in Keith County, Nebraska. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 68 years old, older 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,586 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesUS30
CrossesStream
Location10W Paxton
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.1287, -101.5398
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2018)
Projected traffic1,586 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US30 over Stream 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US30 over Stream carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US30 over Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US30 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.