US Bridges

EB-US30 over Loup Power Canal

Good

Platte County, Nebraska · JCT US30/S-71D 4.3E · Structure no. S030 38374R

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,985
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB-US30 over Loup Power Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB-US30 over Loup Power Canal in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 13,985 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,978 by 2038. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesEB-US30
CrossesLoup Power Canal
LocationJCT US30/S-71D 4.3E
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates41.4385, -97.2823
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,985 (2018)
Projected traffic20,978 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was EB-US30 over Loup Power Canal built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB-US30 over Loup Power Canal 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 EB-US30 over Loup Power Canal carry?

About 13,985 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is EB-US30 over Loup Power Canal?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns EB-US30 over Loup Power Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.