US Bridges

US30 over SW Br Big Papillion CR

Fair

Washington County, Nebraska · 8SW Blair · Structure no. S030 43999

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 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 steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US30 over SW Br Big Papillion CR in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 67 years old, older 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 134 ft (40.8 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
Location8SW Blair
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyWashington County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4503, -96.2274
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 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 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US30 over SW Br Big Papillion CR 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 2024.

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 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US30 over SW Br Big Papillion CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.