US Bridges

US30 over UPRR

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · JCT US30/N25 2.5E · Structure no. S030 16001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
351 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,630
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US30 over UPRR in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,419 by 2038. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesUS30
CrossesUPRR
LocationJCT US30/N25 2.5E
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.1636, -101.0834
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2018)
Projected traffic3,419 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US30 over UPRR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US30 over UPRR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US30 over UPRR carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US30 over UPRR?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US30 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.