County Road 30 over Silver Creek
PoorPosted for loadMerrick County, Nebraska · 3.3W 1.5S Silver Creek · Structure no. C006105905
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 30 over Silver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 30 over Silver Creek in Merrick County, Nebraska. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 30 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 30 over Silver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 30 over Silver Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Road 30 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 30 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.