US Bridges

S34A Liberty Spur over Plum Creek

Fair

Gage County, Nebraska · Scl Liberty · Structure no. SS34A00246

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S34A Liberty Spur over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S34A Liberty Spur over Plum Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 61 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2038. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesS34A Liberty Spur
CrossesPlum Creek
LocationScl Liberty
RouteState Highway 0S34A
Coordinates40.0803, -96.4827
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2018)
Projected traffic143 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S34A Liberty Spur over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is S34A Liberty Spur over Plum Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S34A Liberty Spur over Plum Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S34A Liberty Spur over Plum Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S34A Liberty Spur over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.