US Bridges

US30 over Bell Creek

Fair

Washington County, Nebraska · 0E Arlington · Structure no. S030 43398

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,170
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Bell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US30 over Bell Creek in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 4,170 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,838 by 2038. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30
CrossesBell Creek
Location0E Arlington
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyWashington County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4513, -96.3421
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,170 (2018)
Projected traffic5,838 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 US30 over Bell Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US30 over Bell Creek 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does US30 over Bell Creek carry?

About 4,170 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US30 over Bell Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US30 over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.