US Bridges

EB-US30/US81 over Loup River

Fair

Platte County, Nebraska · 0S Columbus · Structure no. S030 37773R

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,283 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
14,395
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB-US30/US81 over Loup River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB-US30/US81 over Loup River in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 14,395 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,433 by 2038. The structure is 1,283 ft (391.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 217.5 mi (350 km).

Location

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CarriesEB-US30/US81
CrossesLoup River
Location0S Columbus
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4166, -97.368
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,283 ft (391.1 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,395 (2018)
Projected traffic19,433 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed217.5 mi (350 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was EB-US30/US81 over Loup River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB-US30/US81 over Loup River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does EB-US30/US81 over Loup River carry?

About 14,395 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is EB-US30/US81 over Loup River?

The structure is 1,283 ft (391.1 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns EB-US30/US81 over Loup River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.