US Bridges

US30 over Lodgepole Creek Trib

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Kimball County, Nebraska · 4W Bushnell · Structure no. S030 00591

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
765
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Lodgepole Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US30 over Lodgepole Creek Trib in Kimball County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 34 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 765 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,033 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30
CrossesLodgepole Creek Trib
Location4W Bushnell
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyKimball County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2027, -103.9526
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic765 (2018)
Projected traffic1,033 by 2038
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed118.1 mi (190 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 Lodgepole Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US30 over Lodgepole Creek Trib 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does US30 over Lodgepole Creek Trib carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US30 over Lodgepole Creek Trib?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US30 over Lodgepole Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.