US30 over Prairie Creek
GoodPlatte County, Nebraska · 6NE Silver Creek · Structure no. S030 36547
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,695
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US30 over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US30 over Prairie Creek in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 64 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 3,695 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,173 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is US30 over Prairie Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US30 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 3,695 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US30 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US30 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.