US Bridges

L56D over 030

Fair

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 1NW Brady · Structure no. SL56D00192

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
428 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,325
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L56D over 030 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L56D over 030 in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,325 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,723 by 2038. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).

CarriesL56D
Crosses030
Location1NW Brady
RouteState Highway 0L56D
Coordinates41.0265, -100.3735
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length428 ft (130.5 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,325 (2018)
Projected traffic1,723 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed111.8 mi (180 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 L56D over 030 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is L56D over 030 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does L56D over 030 carry?

About 1,325 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is L56D over 030?

The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns L56D over 030?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.