US Bridges

US30/US81 over Park Subway

Fair

Platte County, Nebraska · In Columbus · Structure no. S030 37787

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30/US81 over Park Subway is a concrete tee beam carrying US30/US81 over Park Subway in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 94 years old, older 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,400 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 217.5 mi (350 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30/US81
CrossesPark Subway
LocationIn Columbus
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4186, -97.3681
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2018)
Projected traffic23,400 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US30/US81 over Park Subway built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US30/US81 over Park Subway 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 US30/US81 over Park Subway carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US30/US81 over Park Subway?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US30/US81 over Park Subway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.