US Bridges

US34 over Will Stafford Canyon

Good

Dundy County, Nebraska · 1E Parks · Structure no. S034 01998

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US34 over Will Stafford Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying US34 over Will Stafford Canyon in Dundy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 87 years old, older 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesUS34
CrossesWill Stafford Canyon
Location1E Parks
RouteU.S. Route 34
Coordinates40.0304, -101.7024
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2018)
Projected traffic1,125 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Will Stafford Canyon built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US34 over Will Stafford Canyon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US34 over Will Stafford Canyon carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US34 over Will Stafford Canyon?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US34 over Will Stafford Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.