US Bridges

US30 over UPRR 817-958-J

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 0W Maxwell · Structure no. S030 19030

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
441 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over UPRR 817-958-J is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US30 over UPRR 817-958-J in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,768 by 2038. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 167.8 mi (270 km).

CarriesUS30
CrossesUPRR 817-958-J
Location0W Maxwell
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.0839, -100.5429
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length441 ft (134.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2018)
Projected traffic2,768 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed167.8 mi (270 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 817-958-J built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US30 over UPRR 817-958-J 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 817-958-J carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US30 over UPRR 817-958-J?

The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US30 over UPRR 817-958-J?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.