US Bridges

US30/US81 over UPRR 816-734-H

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Platte County, Nebraska · In Columbus · Structure no. S030 37847

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
356 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30/US81 over UPRR 816-734-H is a steel arch - thru carrying US30/US81 over UPRR 816-734-H in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,400 by 2038. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30/US81
CrossesUPRR 816-734-H
LocationIn Columbus
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4272, -97.3681
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 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 and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 UPRR 816-734-H built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US30/US81 over UPRR 816-734-H 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US30/US81 over UPRR 816-734-H carry?

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

How long is US30/US81 over UPRR 816-734-H?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US30/US81 over UPRR 816-734-H?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.