FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US30

Carrying US30 over STREAM

5E FREMONT, Dodge, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US30

The US30 bridge in Dodge, Nebraska carries US30 over STREAM. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1976, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,365 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US30 compares

▼ 5.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Nebraska bridges
335
Bridges in Dodge · 12 in Poor condition
US30 22.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
19.1
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
1.4
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
22.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Last Reconstructed
1976
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,365 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S030 43035

How to read this record

US30 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare US30 against other structures in Dodge and across Nebraska. Nebraska bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US30?

US30 in Dodge, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US30 inspected?

US30's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,365 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US30 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US30?

US30 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US30?

US30 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US30 and does age affect safety?

US30 was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1976.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.