US Bridges

US30 over E Br. Big Papillion Cr.

Fair

Washington County, Nebraska · 5SW Blair · Structure no. S030 44337

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,945
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over E Br. Big Papillion Cr. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US30 over E Br. Big Papillion Cr. in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 59 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 6,945 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,029 by 2038. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30
CrossesE Br. Big Papillion Cr.
Location5SW Blair
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyWashington County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4838, -96.1801
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,945 (2018)
Projected traffic9,029 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 US30 over E Br. Big Papillion Cr. built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US30 over E 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 E Br. Big Papillion Cr. carry?

About 6,945 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US30 over E Br. Big Papillion Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.