US34 over BNSF
GoodCass County, Nebraska · .4N US34 & Bay Road · Structure no. S034 38279R
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 456 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,350
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US34 over BNSF is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US34 over BNSF 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 19,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,705 by 2038. The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US34 over BNSF built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is US34 over BNSF 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 BNSF carry?
About 19,350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US34 over BNSF?
The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns US34 over BNSF?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.