US Bridges

US30 over Farmers&merchants Canal

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 2W North Platte · Structure no. S030 17410

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,820
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Farmers&merchants Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US30 over Farmers&merchants Canal in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 95 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 3,820 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,157 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS30
CrossesFarmers&merchants Canal
Location2W North Platte
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.1589, -100.8155
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,820 (2018)
Projected traffic5,157 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Farmers&merchants Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is US30 over Farmers&merchants Canal 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 Farmers&merchants Canal carry?

About 3,820 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US30 over Farmers&merchants Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US30 over Farmers&merchants Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.