US Bridges

US30 over Lodgepole Creek

Good

Kimball County, Nebraska · 3W Kimball · Structure no. S030 01931

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,015
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Lodgepole Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US30 over Lodgepole Creek in Kimball County, Nebraska. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 92 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 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 1,015 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 130.5 mi (210 km).

CarriesUS30
CrossesLodgepole Creek
Location3W Kimball
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.2395, -103.7087
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2018)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed130.5 mi (210 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 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

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 2023.

How much traffic does US30 over Lodgepole Creek carry?

About 1,015 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US30 over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US30 over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.