US Bridges

US34/US281 over UPRR 906-165-D

Fair

Adams County, Nebraska · In Hastings · Structure no. S034 21117

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
317 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US34/US281 over UPRR 906-165-D is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US34/US281 over UPRR 906-165-D in Adams County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 19,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,025 by 2038. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS34/US281
CrossesUPRR 906-165-D
LocationIn Hastings
RouteU.S. Route 34
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6053, -98.3914
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,350 (2018)
Projected traffic29,025 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 US34/US281 over UPRR 906-165-D built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US34/US281 over UPRR 906-165-D 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US34/US281 over UPRR 906-165-D carry?

About 19,350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US34/US281 over UPRR 906-165-D?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US34/US281 over UPRR 906-165-D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.