US Bridges

Bay RD over UPRR

Good

Cass County, Nebraska · .2W US34/BAY RD · Structure no. C001300420

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,060
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay RD over UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bay RD over UPRR in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,060 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2034. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesBay RD
CrossesUPRR
Location.2W US34/BAY RD
RouteCounty Highway 3750
Coordinates41.0449, -95.922
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,060 (2011)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bay RD over UPRR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay RD over UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Bay RD over UPRR carry?

About 4,060 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Bay RD over UPRR?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Bay RD over UPRR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.