US Bridges

US30 over Lodgepole Creek

Good

Kimball County, Nebraska · 1W Bushnell · Structure no. S030 00920

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
765
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Lodgepole Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US30 over Lodgepole Creek 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 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

CarriesUS30
CrossesLodgepole Creek
Location1W Bushnell
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.2256, -103.8981
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 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 closed99.4 mi (160 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 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 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 2021.

How much traffic does US30 over Lodgepole Creek carry?

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

How long is US30 over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US30 over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.