US Bridges

US34 over UPRR

Good

Cass County, Nebraska · .3S US34&BAY Road · Structure no. S034 38219

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
465 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,045
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US34 over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US34 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 13,045 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,654 by 2038. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS34
CrossesUPRR
Location.3S US34&BAY Road
RouteU.S. Route 34
Coordinates41.0403, -95.9155
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length465 ft (141.7 m)
Longest span193 ft (58.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,045 (2018)
Projected traffic15,654 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US34 over UPRR built?

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

What condition is US34 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US34 over UPRR carry?

About 13,045 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US34 over UPRR?

The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 193 ft (58.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US34 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.