US Bridges

Road 30 over Bates Branch

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · .3N 1.5W of Valparaiso · Structure no. C007800510

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 30 over Bates Branch is a concrete slab carrying Road 30 over Bates Branch in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 30
CrossesBates Branch
Location.3N 1.5W of Valparaiso
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.087, -96.8702
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic43 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Road 30 over Bates Branch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 30 over Bates Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Road 30 over Bates Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 30 over Bates Branch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 30 over Bates Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.