US Bridges

US34 over Stream

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Cass County, Nebraska · 0W Union Corner · Structure no. S034 36557

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,405
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US34 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying US34 over Stream in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,405 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,827 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS34
CrossesStream
Location0W Union Corner
RouteU.S. Route 34
CountyCass County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8133, -95.9268
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,405 (2018)
Projected traffic1,827 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US34 over Stream built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US34 over Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US34 over Stream carry?

About 1,405 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US34 over Stream?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US34 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.