US Bridges

US30 over SW Br Big Papillion Cr.

Good

Washington County, Nebraska · 6E Arlington · Structure no. S030 43960

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

About this bridge

US30 over SW Br Big Papillion Cr. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US30 over SW Br Big Papillion Cr. 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 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 4,170 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,838 by 2038. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30
CrossesSW Br Big Papillion Cr.
Location6E Arlington
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyWashington County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4498, -96.2343
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 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 length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 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 closed18.6 mi (30 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 SW Br Big Papillion Cr. built?

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

What condition is US30 over SW Br Big Papillion Cr. 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does US30 over SW Br Big Papillion Cr. carry?

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

How long is US30 over SW Br Big Papillion Cr.?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US30 over SW Br Big Papillion Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.