US30 over North Platte River
GoodLincoln County, Nebraska · 2E North Platte · Structure no. S030 18050
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 571 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,210
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US30 over North Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US30 over North Platte River in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 66 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 3,210 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,334 by 2038. The structure is 571 ft (174 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US30 over North Platte River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is US30 over North Platte River 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 North Platte River carry?
About 3,210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US30 over North Platte River?
The structure is 571 ft (174 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US30 over North Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.