US34 over Arikaree River
FairDundy County, Nebraska · 3W Haigler · Structure no. S034 00513
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 323 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,570
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US34 over Arikaree River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US34 over Arikaree River in Dundy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,041 by 2038. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US34 over Arikaree River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is US34 over Arikaree River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US34 over Arikaree River carry?
About 1,570 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US34 over Arikaree River?
The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US34 over Arikaree River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.