US Bridges

US30 over Stream

Fair

Washington County, Nebraska · 4SW Blair · Structure no. S030 44390

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,945
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US30 over Stream in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,945 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,029 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30
CrossesStream
Location4SW Blair
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyWashington County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4901, -96.1744
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 Stream built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US30 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

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

How long is US30 over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US30 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.