US Bridges

US34 over Trail Canyon

Fair

Dundy County, Nebraska · 4E Haigler · Structure no. S034 01160

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US34 over Trail Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying US34 over Trail Canyon in Dundy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 863 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 192.6 mi (310 km).

CarriesUS34
CrossesTrail Canyon
Location4E Haigler
RouteU.S. Route 34
Coordinates40.0238, -101.8575
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2018)
Projected traffic863 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed192.6 mi (310 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 Trail Canyon built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US34 over Trail Canyon 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 Trail Canyon carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US34 over Trail Canyon?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US34 over Trail Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.