US Bridges

US30 over UPRR

Fair

Washington County, Nebraska · In Blair · Structure no. S030 44926

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,605
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US30 over UPRR in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 13,605 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,367 by 2038. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30
CrossesUPRR
LocationIn Blair
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyWashington County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.5437, -96.1196
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,605 (2018)
Projected traffic18,367 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US30 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US30 over UPRR 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 UPRR carry?

About 13,605 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US30 over UPRR?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US30 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.