US Bridges

US6/US34 over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR

Poor

Adams County, Nebraska · 9W Hastings · Structure no. S006 20204

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,025
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6/US34 over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6/US34 over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 94 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,025 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,084 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS6/US34
CrossesW Br Thirty-Two Mile CR
Location9W Hastings
RouteU.S. Route 6
Coordinates40.5679, -98.5804
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,025 (2018)
Projected traffic4,084 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 US6/US34 over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US6/US34 over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US6/US34 over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR carry?

About 3,025 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US6/US34 over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US6/US34 over W Br Thirty-Two Mile CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.