US Bridges

Bay Road over US34

Fair

Cass County, Nebraska · US35 & Bay Road · Structure no. S034 38252

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
288 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,706
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Road over US34 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bay Road over US34 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 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 2,706 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,695 by 2034. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesBay Road
CrossesUS34
LocationUS35 & Bay Road
RouteCounty Highway 3750
Coordinates41.0447, -95.9189
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,706 (2013)
Projected traffic3,695 by 2034
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bay Road over US34 built?

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

What condition is Bay Road over US34 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bay Road over US34 carry?

About 2,706 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bay Road over US34?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Road over US34?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.